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Education: Books & Kits
Creating Perfume - a beautiful and rewarding endeavor.
The Perfumer's Apprentice is proud to offer these educational kits to help students on their journey of scent exploration.
Whether you are a perfume "aficionado" looking for a way to learn about the ingredients used in perfume with our Perfumery Notes kit or a beginning perfumer looking to get started blending (see our Beginners Perfumery Set below),we have the kit that's right for you!
The Perfumer's Apprentice is proud to offer these educational kits to help students on their journey of scent exploration.
Whether you are a perfume "aficionado" looking for a way to learn about the ingredients used in perfume with our Perfumery Notes kit or a beginning perfumer looking to get started blending (see our Beginners Perfumery Set below),we have the kit that's right for you!
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BOOK - Essence & Alchemy (Softcover)
Essence & Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume
By: Mandy Aftel
Available as a bundle with our 'Natural Perfumery Beginner's Kit'
BOOK - Foundation of Natural Perfumery
BOOK - Scent & Chemistry (2nd Ed.)
Introduction to Perfumery Kit
This Apprentice Perfumery Collection is all you need to begin exploring the fascinating world of professional perfumery.
Unlike other Beginner's Kits on the internet, we supply you with the precise formulas for the blends so that you can then continue your education into the "Masters" world of professional fragrance components.
Beginner's Aromachemical Kit **
This kit is intended as an extension to our Introduction to Perfumery Kit. This kit is a continuation into learning about the professional Aromachemicals used modern perfumery.
It comes complete with formulas and the ingredients for ten accords (but not enough to make all ten). All ingredients are undiluted unless stated in the name.
Alert -- these are advanced materials; some are crystals and some are solids. Perfumers usually melt solids gently to liquify. Crystals are weighed into the formula
Contains professional perfumery components in 4ml bottles & 3 carriers/diluents in 15ml bottles.
Perfumery Master's Kit **
Our 'Perfumery Masters Kit' Includes 24 Pre-selected proprietary blends designed by the esteemed perfumers at Givaudan, Firmenich, IFF, Bedoukian, Symrise, etc.
The kit includes the instructions and tools necessary to create your own professional grade fragrance.
** This kit does not come in a "gift" box **
Perfumery Notes Kit **
Created especially for those interested in learning about perfumery "notes", we present 40 of the most popular ingredients used in perfumery, pre-diluted and ready to sniff!
This kit is perfect for lovers of fine perfume who wish to learn more about some of the ingredients that are actually used. Learn about the history of perfumery and use of many of these notes.
Natural Perfumery Beginner's Kit **
This Natural Perfumery Beginner's Kit contains the basic essential oils recommended for a beginning natural perfumer.
Pair this kit with Natural Kit #2 for a complete natural palette.
We recommend the book "Essence and Alchemy" by Mandy Aftel as a great introduction to Natural Perfumery, which can be purchased separately or as a bundle with this kit.
Our natural kits are meant as a companion to this book, and these kits do not come with a tutorial.
For additional instruction regarding Natural Perfumery, we encourage you to visit Mandy Aftel's website, www.aftelier.com for more workbooks, resources, and Natural Perfumery Products.
Natural Perfumery Kit #2 **
Made up of precious essential oils and absolutes, this kit is an extension to our Natural Perfumery Beginners Kit
Perfume Party Kit **
Host your own scent event!
The kit includes the instructions and tools necessary to have your own Perfume Party.
The Perfume Party Kit comes with a standard set of materials (see product for more details).
** This kit does not come in a "gift" box **
Intended for ages 12 and older
Classic Perfumery Ingredients **
Classic Perfumery Ingredients Bundle
This Kit is a bundle of 50 classic perfumery ingredients in raw (undiluted) form with the exception of four very powerful ingredients that are diluted to a workable strength.No book or instructions are included. This bundle is intended as a small beginners perfumery organ.
Included is 50 Medium Disposable Pipettes & 200 Scent Strips at a bundled cost.
Accent Perfumery Ingredients **
Accent Perfumery Ingredients Bundle
This Kit is a bundle of 30 perfumery ingredients that are great for adding accents and nuance to the more classic ingredients. These materials are in raw (undiluted) form with the exception of select ingredients that are diluted to a workable strength.
No book or instructions are included. This bundle is intended as an addition to a beginners perfumery organ.
Included is 50 Medium Disposable Pipettes & 100 Scent Strips at a bundled cost.