Best Selling Author and Industry Insider Karen Gilbert Teaches You How To........
Develop The Same Professional Skills As Top Perfumers Without Industry Training
And Finally Make Your Own Bespoke Fragrances For Friends Or The Artisan Perfume Business You Always Dreamed Of
You Want To Make Perfume
....
But It Seems Like There's So Much To Learn
You're full of ideas and creative energy but you get stuck because you're not sure if you're doing it properly.
It’s frustrating, I know!
There are some stories perpetuated by the fragrance industry ...
They drive me nuts because they stop creative and talented people getting started with perfumery. I know how hard it is when you don’t have all the pieces of knowledge to allow your creative juices to flow.
"You Can’t Be A Perfumer Unless You Are One Of The Few “Chosen” By The Industry Perfumery Schools"
This is one I hear a lot!
As someone who values freedom, honesty and integrity the fragrance and cosmetics industry can sometimes be a challenging place to be. You start to think “perhaps I don’t have what it takes” or that there must be some mystery bit of information that the industry perfumers have that you don’t.
"It Takes 10 Years, You Need A Chemistry Degree
I Was Told This Too......
When I Worked For One Of The Big Fragrance Manufacturers
I know how hard it is when you don’t have all the pieces of knowledge to allow your creative juices to flow.
You start to think “perhaps I don’t have what it takes” or that there must be some mystery bit of information that the industry perfumers have that you don’t. I'm here to tell you is just not true!
When I started out in the fragrance industry
there really wasn't an easy way to learn perfumery - even for me working for one of the big companies. It seemed like it would take forever!
Whilst I got lots of industry training the "professional qualifications" were still very restrictive and as someone on a low income with a mortgage to pay I couldn't just take 2 years out to go to perfume school (even if I could have afforded the tens of thousands of ££ in tuition fees) and besides I didn't speak French which was the only option in those days.
It wasn't until I started working for Neal's Yard and they asked me to create some fragrances that it hit me - I had the knowledge but I hadn't put it into practice.
Because I bought into the industry myths I thought I "wasn't qualified" and so didn't use the stuff I'd learned. Suddenly I was being asked to make a fragrance and I just had to crack on and do it.
It was scary and I doubted myself but I had no choice to to take action.
And guess what......everyone loved what I created and some of the products went on to be award winners.
Trust me on this
Once you get it, it’s like a lightbulb has been switched on – you don’t need a chemistry degree to make great perfume.
Whether you want to create bespoke perfumes, natural perfumes, room fragrances or scent for skincare
you can!
You can train your nose and become a perfumer
without being born into it or having a chemistry degree
Imagine What It Would Be Like...
To Create Your Own Fragrances With Ease?
There is so much conflicting information out there online and you don't want to waste precious time and money
Perhaps you want to start a business and launch a fragrance line.
Perhaps you have a product line already and you're struggling to get the scent right. You want to make sure you are doing it right and that your perfumes are both beautiful AND safe
.
Maybe you just want to make perfume for yourself and your friends
In fact many people start out by creating perfume as a hobby long before thinking about turning into a business. Making a beautiful scent for yourself or a frind is way more special that buying off the shelf.
Many of my students have gone on to create their own product lines or create bespoke fragrance for private clients in a fraction of the time it would have taken on their own.
The Artisan Perfumery Mastermind
My Popular Flagship Perfumer Training Programme Online From Anywhere In The World. Join now and start your training TODAY!
The programme is delivered via video lessons in each module which
will take you from complete beginner to perfume creator in 14 weeks! Lifetime access to all of the course materials, and opportunities to get my coaching and support inside the Facebook Group. Track your progress, test your knowledge, pass the final quiz and get a certificate of completion. Also included are downloadable resources and audio so you can listen on the move. Attend from your own home, wherever you are in the world. Lessons are pre-recorded and you will get access to module 1 immediately then the subsequent modules are delivered every other week so you have plenty of time to do the exercises.
In depth video lessons & live Q&A
in depth workbooks & exercises
suitable for natural and mixed media perfumery
includes safety regulations for selling your products
If you've been wanting to improve your perfumery skills and perhaps start a new business or even if you are just looking to create fragrances to enrich your life there has never been a better time. Whilst we all have to stay home and not attend any group events WE CAN connect and learn virtually and I am here to support all my mastermind students in any way I can.
"The course I took from you was a gift to me in SO MANY MORE ways than fragrance. It was a life-enriching experience and I truly feel blessed by knowing you, and SO thankful." Dustin H.
→ WHAT’S INCLUDED.
28 x Video Lessons #1
Train your nose like a pro
Use fragrance materials without making expensive mistakes
Recognise fragrance families instantly
Build fragrance accords that smell great together
Create professional, finished perfumes
Get to grips with fragrance regulations
Understand fragrance branding to develop your own product line
6 x Workbooks #2
Each Module comes with its own digital (50+ page) workbook that you can use online or print if you prefer.
Use alongside the video lessons, complete the homework assignments and answer the questions to test your knowledge
28 Audio Lessons #3
All the video lessons are available in MP3 format to download to your device and listen on the move.
The Course
There are six modules split into several lessons. One module is delivered every two weeks so you have plenty of time to work throught the pre-recorded videos and homework exercises.
01
Train Your Nose Like a Pro
Training your nose is the key to becoming a perfumer
. By the end of this module you will:
Smell Like A Perfumer
Have Built Your Olfactory Vocabulary
Learned how to compare and contrast odours
02
Using Natural Materials
A good fragrance starts with knowing your materials
. By the end of this module you will:
Understand the materials used in perfumery
Know where they come from AND...
How they are used in a fragrance
Have learned how to evaluate your materials
03
Fragrance Classification 101
You must understand fragrance construction in order to create. By the end of this module you will:
Understand fragrance families used in perfumery
Know how to differentiate between them
Understand how classic and modern fragrances are constructed
04
Building Accords
Fragrance construction always starts with an accord
By the end of this module you will:
Understand accords & how to create them
Have created simple horizontal accords
Have created simple vertical accords
05
Creating a Finished Fragrance
A fragrance is more than just a few materials blended together. This module covers everything from concept & brief to finishing the fragrance. By the end of this module you will:
Understand types of fragrance construction
Have a written a fragrance brief
Have created a finished fragrance
06
Products & Safety Regulations
In this module we look at how a product base can affect your fragrance, and what you need to know when formulating products to sell. By the end of this module you will:
Understand how product bases affect fragrance
Know how to evaluate your fragrances effectively
Know the legal requirements for selling your products
PLUS
I've put together some special bonuses that will give you extra support where you need it most!
#Bonuses
Facebook Support Group #1
12 Months Access To The Private Support Group (Value: priceless - Not available elsewhere)
This group is exclusively for my online course students to ask questions and get my personal help. Currently the only way to do this is to become a private client at a minimum investment of £1500. There is a wealth of information already in this group from questions asked by previous students and from those who have already gone through the programme and done the work.
12 x Live Q&A Calls #2
Live Calls PLUS Recordings (Value £1500++ Not available elsewhere)
Throughout the course there will be monthly live Q&A calls for all students to get their questions answered. The calls will be recorded and you will be able to submit your questions beforehand in case you can't make it live. Again this is only something I do with private clients. In addition there are over 26 previous recordings you will have access to immediately (Value £699)
Setting Up Your Home Perfume Studio #3
Virtual Masterclass
(Value £197)
This online class will get you started with setting up your perfume studio, no matter how little space you have. I'll run through materials, equipment, work space setup and storage.
Fragrances For Skincare Masterclass #4
Masterclass For Product Creators (Value £197)
This masterclass will be invaluable for anyone creating skincare or body products, oils or balms. You can create a great fragrance but it doesn't always smell great in the base you have chosen. There is a big reason why. This class will teach you how to adapt your perfume knowledge to any other base product you want to perfume.
The Artisan Perfumery Mastermind
LEARN TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL PERFUMES & SCENTS FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE SAFE TO SELL
28 Video Lessons #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £699)
6 Perfume Training Workbooks #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £499)
28 MP3 Audio Lessons #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £299)
Live Monthly Q&A Calls #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £1500++)
Previous Q&A Call Recordings #5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £699)
Setting Up Your Home Perfume Studio Class #6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £197)
Private Facebook Support Group #7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £1500++)
Fragrances For Skincare Masterclass #8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £197)
Total Value = (£5,590++)
regular price = (£1297)
Today's Price = £999*
*VAT added at local rate for U.K & E.U countries
Want to know more?
Here's what past students Liz & Katrina had to say
Liz Grech
Parfums Clandestins
Karen has a knack of putting the complexities of perfumery into plain English
Katrina Sellers
Jules & Vetiver
When I started the course in 2017, I knew borderline nothing about fragrance, other than the fact that I was hugely interested by it. I learned a lot about botanical ingredients during the course, since that's the starting point of getting familiar with aroma chemicals. It was a great jumping off point as I slowly began to expand my knowledge of and experimentation with more manmade ingredients.
I launched my first scent in late 2017 and am continuing to expand the product line as I learn more about what my clients do (and don't) like. Anytime I run into a roadblock, I know Karen and the Facebook group can help answer questions. When you're an entrepreneur just getting started on this journey, it's really great to know that you're not alone and can get help along the way...the course itself really proved to just be the start of what's been a hugely useful resource.
Alumni Showcase
Last year I interviewed some past students about what they learned as part of The Artisan Perfumery Masterminds and about the brands they have subsequently launched. Click on the images to watch.
LEARN THE ART OF PERFUMERY SIMPLY AND QUICKLY
Creating a great fragrance takes practice but that doesn't mean the learning process has to be complicated AND it doesn't have to take years either! IF you take action and get started NOW!
The Artisan Perfumery Mastermind
LEARN TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL PERFUMES & SCENTS FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE SAFE TO SELL
28 Video Lessons #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £699)
6 Perfume Training Workbooks #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £499)
28 MP3 Audio Lessons #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £299)
Live Monthly Q&A Calls #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £1500++)
Previous Q&A Call Recordings #5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £699)
Setting Up Your Home Perfume Studio Class #6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £197)
Private Facebook Support Group #7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £1500++)
Fragrances For Skincare Masterclass #8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £197)
Total Value = (£5,590++)
regular price = (£1297)
Today's Price = £999*
*VAT added at local rate for U.K & E.U countries
FAQ
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions, if your question isn't covered please email kathy@karengilbert.co.uk and one of the team will be pleased to help.
Do you provide a materials kit? What else do I need to buy?
I’m not a materials supplier so I do not provide a kit myself (due to extra costs involved and difficulty in shipping worldwide) nor do I recommend you buy lots of materials before you start the course. Here’s why: when you start out in perfumery there are some basics you will need but there are lots that you might never use. The online course comes with a list of recommended materials and suppliers but I suggest you buy just a few things from the list to get started. As you progress in the course you will instinctively know what you want to try. Buy based on what you want to create, this will save you money in the long run and ensure you don’t have bottles of stuff gathering dust.
Other than that, a small set of scales plus smelling strips and mixing bottles are all you will need along with the base of your choice. I recommend people start by using cosmetic grade denatured ethanol (perfumers alcohol) but you can also use an oil base if you wish or one of the other perfumery diluents such as IPM (iso propyl myristate) or DPG (dipropylene glycol)
How much time will it take?
The course runs over 14 weeks with a module every 2 weeks. Each module is approximately 1.5hrs of video lessons (some modules are more, some less) and a workbook to complete. This means if you want to keep pace with the course you have 2 weeks to do each module. The exercises vary and are things that you will keep repeating over your years of perfume making (creating accords and training your nose for example) so there is no rush to get everything done in the 14 weeks. Remember the more time you put into doing the exercises, the more you will achieve so it is completely up to you. Watching a video and reading information will not make you a perfumer. Study plus practice will. You have lifetime access to the materials so you do not need to keep pace with the course if you don’t want to.
I just want to make natural perfume, is this course for me?
The basics of perfumery that I will be teaching are the same for both naturals and synthetics. Whether you want to create 100% natural perfumes or commercial fragrances using aroma chemicals this course is for you. A large percentage of my students have natural perfume businesses. Even if you do want to include synthetics, I would suggest that you start with studying naturals first so that is what we focus on mostly. Many students go on to use synthetics too and I am happy to answer questions on anything inside the Facebook group.
How can I learn perfumery online? & What If I can’t attend the live calls?
Perfumery is both theory and practice. The course is set out to give you the tools you need to do your own practice at home. The lessons are theory plus guided exercises for you to do. I can guide you and show you the way but you must commit to doing the practical yourself. The private Facebook group is always available for questions and the live Q&A’s are set for you to ask you questions live. All calls will be recorded and you can submit your questions if you can't make it to the calls live.
I'm not on Facebook, Can I sent you questions by email?
Unfortunately not. All support and the live Q&A calls take place inside the secret Facebook group so that they benefit all. It is completely private and the easiest way for me to support a large group. I am unable to answer questions privately. Many people have set up an account just to interact in the group and use Facebook for nothing else. If you do want 1 to 1 advice then you can book a skype call with me for an additional fee outside of the course.
Do I get a certificate?
Once you have completed the course you can take an online test. If you get the answers correct you will get a certificate of completion.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes of course – there are payment plans available. Here is how they work:
In order to help spread the cost of training, we sometimes offer the option of a no-interest payment plan where you sign up to have a set amount deducted from your card each month. By agreeing to this and beginning the payments you are committing to paying all future installments until the balance is cleared. This is not a credit agreement, membership or subscription service. Please make sure you can afford to make all payments before signing up. If for any reason your payments are not made then you will lose access to the entire course, including Facebook Group, until the whole balance is paid. You will not be entitled to a refund of any payments already made if you do not make further payments. Payments are taken automatically by our card processor each month and it is your responsibility to ensure you have enough funds or credit limit on your card to cover payments or to let us know if you foresee a problem.
will you be joining us?
This Course Will Give You Everything You Need To Create Your Own
Professional Fragrances Without Industry Training and In A Fraction Of The Time It Would Take On Your Own
The Artisan Perfumery Mastermind
learn to make Professional Perfumes & scents for products that are safe to sell
28 Video Lessons #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £699)
6 Perfume Training Workbooks #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £499)
28 MP3 Audio Lessons #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £299)
Live Monthly Q&A Calls #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £1500++)
Previous Q&A Call Recordings #5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £699)
Setting Up Your Home Perfume Studio Class #6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Value £197)
Private Facebook Support Group #7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £1500++)
Fragrances For Skincare Masterclass #8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Value £197)
Total Value = (£5,590++)
regular price = (£1297)
Today's Price = £999*
*VAT added at local rate for U.K & E.U countries
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