The Perfume Making Podcast23 Jul 2023

The Building Blocks of Scent: Delving into the Creation of Perfume Accords

This week on the Perfume Making Podcast Karen talks about perfume accords. But what exactly is an accord? How are they made? Why are they made? And what makes them integral to perfume making? Karen answers all these questions and gives you a detailed insight into the world of accords so that you can make headway in your perfume making journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

An accord is a blend of two or more materials that when combined together create a new scent that is completely new.
Karen explains that the best way to create a fragrance is to not get all your materials and mix them in one go, but to break them down in sections.
Accords can either be vertical or horizontal. This may be confusing to people who are new to perfume making, but Karen is here to break it down for you.
Karen talks about how you can experiment with your accords and how, by doing this, you can save time and money creating your final fragrance.

BEST MOMENTS

“When starting out, simplicity is key. Even if you want to create a complex fragrance.”

“Sometimes when we start something new there is a temptation to dive in, but the best approach is always to take things a step at a time.”

“Most classic fragrances are built around a strong central theme.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide: https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind: https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way.

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

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