{"product_id":"perfume-literacy-workshop-january-23","title":"Perfume Literacy Workshop | JANUARY 23","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday January 23rd, 2027 \u003cbr\u003e1 pm - 4 pm \u003cbr\u003e3075 N Swan Road, Tucson Arizona 85712 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ePerfume Literacy\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop aims to equip you with fundamental olfactory skills and vocabulary. From fragrant resins and flowers used since ancient times to the \u003cem\u003esuper amber\u003c\/em\u003es that dominate the market today, we will be traveling through the timeline of perfumery while learning about ingredients and essential how-to's that will help us navigate the scents we encounter in our daily lives. This comprehensive class is equally suitable for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this workshop you will learn about: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- the history of perfumes and important developments that led us to modern perfumery, \u003cbr\u003e- the most commonly used natural ingredients in perfumery, \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe most commonly used synthetic ingredients in perfumery, \u003cbr\u003e- top, middle and base notes and how to identify them, \u003cbr\u003e- specific olfactory vocabulary used to describe scents, \u003cbr\u003e- fragrance families and subfamilies with real examples and how to distinguish them, \u003cbr\u003e- milestone perfumes that changed the course of perfumery, \u003cbr\u003e- standard methods used to evaluate a perfume's performance, \u003cbr\u003e- reformulations and why perfumes go through it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis class is taught by Merve Colpan, a graduate of the French perfumery school ISIPCA (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eInstitut supérieur international du parfum, de la cosmétique et de l'aromatique alimentaire\u003c\/i\u003e) originally founded by Jean-Jacques Guerlain in 1970.\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e After obtaining her Master’s degree in European Fragrance and Cosmetics from ISIPCA she worked alongside skilled perfumers in the industry and is now happy to share her knowledge and experience with curious minds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will take home a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esmell \u0026amp; study kit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003econsisting of 24 key perfume ingredients and a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eperfume field guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that will allow them to improve their olfactory skills at their own pace after the workshop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that this is a 3-hour lecture with a 15-minute break at the halfway mark. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight bites and drinks are provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease refrain from wearing fragrance or scented products on the day of the workshop to allow all participants to experience the scents without interference. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur workshop is enjoyable for ages 12 and up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur building is wheelchair accessible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that workshop seats are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ārya Tārā Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545339756792,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/1325\/5333\/files\/WS1.jpg?v=1749769316","url":"https:\/\/aryatara.co\/products\/perfume-literacy-workshop-january-23","provider":"Ārya Tārā Candles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}