Foundation to Natural Perfumery Course
AyalaMoriel currently offers a Foundation of Natural Perfumery Course.Thisis a 2-year program, broken down into 4 terms of 5 sessions each.Theprogram is followed by a 1 year internship program at Ayala MorielParfums Studio, offered to qualified students only, who completed theprogram's requirements and were found suitable for the internshipprogram.
In this program, you will learn the fundamentals ofnaturalperfumery, and will lay the foundation to develop your own styleas anatural perfumer later on. We recommend the course for thoseinterested in pursuing a career in natural perfumery, although studentswith personal interest and no professional aspirations in the field arealso welcome.
The sessions take place on Wednesdays, once amonth, on site atAyala Moriel Parfums studio, where you will get tointeract with rare essences and learn from Ayala’s first handexperience in the industry. Each student also receives one-on-onepersonal sessions in the lab that will focus on each student’sindividual needs and development as natural perfumer, to prepare youfor working in the field. Dates andtimes:
Important Dates:
Spring 2010 Term Registration Deadline
January 15th
Spring Term Begins
February 1st 2009
1st Session (Level 3)
Wednesday, February 3rd – 9am-2pm
2nd Session (Level 3)
Wednesday, March 3rd – 9am-3pm
3rd Session (Level 3)
Wednesday, April 14th – 9am-3pm
4th Session (Level 3)
Wednesday, May 19th – 9am-3pm (part of the Intensive Week)
5th Session (Level 3)
Wednesday, June 9th – 9am-3pm
Spring 2010 Intensive Multi-Level Week
May 17th-21 Class schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-1pm
* This week is intended for all levels, and for both correspondence and full-time students.
Spring 2010 Term Ends
June 30th
Fall 2009 Term Registration Deadline
April15th, 2010
Fall Term Begins
September 1st 2010
Fall 2009 Intensive Multi-Level Week
September 20-24
Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-1pm
* This week is intended for all levels, and for both correspondence and full-time students.
**As requested by several out-of-town student, that weekend,SundaySeptember 27th is Portobello West so you can stay for the weekendandgo and check it out.
Course fees per term (each term consists of 5 sessions):
$950 for all students (both for correspondence and for those attending the studio sessions)
Additional $500 for the intensive week (it is mandatory for correspondence students to attend at least one intensive week each year).
The course fees includes:
- Course handbook
- 5 Monthly sessions for each term, which will take place on the second Wednesday of each month between 9am-4pm
- 1 one-on-one personal session (2hr) with each student
- Evaluation and feedback of assignments and exercises
The course is also offered in a modified version as a correspondence course, including:
Depending on demand, a Natural Essences Kit of 25 different notes will be offered at an additional cost of $150
Purchasingthe kit is not mandatory, but these will be the oilsthat we will bestudying and use for our exercises and assignments.Students who wish toput together their own kit must do so by orderingfrom reputablesuppliers that guarantee the authenticity, naturalnessand quality oftheir essential oils. A list of some of these suppliersis provided inthe course handbook.
The following is a summary of the curriculum for this course.
Part 1: PREPARATION
- including how to prepare your workspace, tools, equipment and materials
Part 2: METHODOLOGY & RECORDING
-this section will cover topics such as: importance of recording,howtorecord a formula throughout its development (includingkeepingtracks ofmodification in the process); maintaining aperfumer’sjournal, and howto observe materials and perfumes throughtheirevolution
Part 3: AN OLFACTORY JOURNEY: EXPLORING THE BUILDING BLOCKS
-Sniffing techniques, developing an olfactory vocabulary,expandingyourolfactory repertoire, and systematically observing thevariousbuildingblocks we’ll be using.
Part 4: ODOUR CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORIZATION
- categorization of building blocks, understanding the different roles of notes, and fragrance families
Part 5: APPROACHES TO BLENDING
-In this part you will learn about the different approachesthatcanassist you when creating a perfume. We’ll discuss approachessuchasthe architectural approach (using horizontal andverticalblending),exploratory blending, working from a brief, andotherapproaches toperfume design.
Part 6: FORMULATION
- This section will explain in much detail thetechnicalitiesofdeveloping a perfume formula, and the differencesbetweenformulatingalcohol based, oil based and solid perfumes. You willlearnhow tocreate a standardized formula (which is the industrystandard),andalso learn about the concentration required foraneffectiveperformance of natural perfumes (i.e.: sillage andlongevity).
How to apply?
As class size is extremely limited (only 6 students per course), we have a screening process in place. Please contact uswith your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to studynatural perfumery at Ayala Moriel's studio. You may also send sample ofyour work if you have created any perfume, blend, aromatherapy synergy,soap, scented potpourri etc. (only ONE sample please).
Yourapplication will be followed by a phone interview and if you areaccepted into the program, a $190 non-refundable deposit is required toreserve your spot for the next program (starting September 2010).
To pay for this course, click here.
Table of contents for the book accompanying the course:
PREFACE
1.0. PREPARATION: SPACE, TOOLS & MATERIALS
2. METHODOLOGY AND RECORDING
2.1 The Importance of Recording
2.2 Observing the Materials
2.2.1. Fragrance Note Study Guide
2.3 Recording Formulas
2.4 Keeping Track of Modifications
2.5 The Formula Book
2.6 The Perfumer’s Journal
3. OLFACTORY JOURNEY: EXPLORING THE BUILDING BLOCKS
3.1. Unveiling the Mystery of Aromatic Extraction
3.2. Sniffing Techniques
3.3. Developing an Olfactory Vocabulary
3.4. Expanding your Olfactory Repertoire and Olfactory Literacy
3.5. Building Blocks Observation
4. ODOR CLASSIFICATION and CATEGORIZATION
4.1. Perfume Notes and The Fragrance Pyramid
4.2. The Different Roles of Notes
4.3. Odour Classification by Odour Type
5. INTRODUCTION to FRAGRANCE FAMILIES
5.1. Oriental
5.2. Floral
5.3. Chypre
5.4. Citrus
5.5. Fougère
6. APPROACHES TO BLENDING
6.1. The Architectural Approach
6.1.2. Horizontal Blending
6.1.3. Vertical Accords
6.1.4. Integrating Horizontal and Vertical Blending
6.2.1. Central Theme
6.3.1. Intuitive or Exploratory Blending
6.4.1. Abstract Concepts
6.5.1. Vision to Perfume: Working From Briefs
7. FORMULATION
7.1 Units and Measurements
7.2 Standardized Formulas
7.3 Concentrations
7.3.1. Formulating for alcohol base
7.3.2. Formulating for oil base
7.3.3. Formulating for solid perfume base
Appendixes:
8. THE HISTORY OF PERFUME
9. DEFINITIONS
10. FORMULAS & RECIPES
11. PROBLEM SOLVING & TROUBLESHOOTING
12. SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
13. SUPPLIERS AND RESOURCES
14. BIBLIOGRAPHY & RECOMMENDED READING
Students' Testimonials:
“Ayala's teaching style is one of demanding patience. She is incredibly
goodat encouraging students to get the basics down then build knowledge andexperience on to that strong foundation. The mix of theoretical andpractical exercises really helped me get a firm grounding inperfumery -knowledge that I could not have acquired on my own. I highlyrecommendAyala”.
- Monique Trottier, Perfumery Student, Internet Marketing Consultant (Boxcar Marketing)
“Itis just a matter of WHEN not IF this talented young perfumer iscelebrated for the skills and enthusiasm she brings tonaturalperfumery. She is a wonderful and sincere teacher on the cuttingedgeof a very exciting new field”.
- Anita Kalnay - Perfumery student, Registered Aromatherapist
“AyalaMoriel (...) creates some of the most beautiful naturalperfumesavailable. Her perfumery course is comprehensive and highlyorganized.The classes are unique in that she bridges both her artistictalentsand the foundational principles of natural perfumery.
Ihave had the opportunity to study with other well-known and publishednatural perfumers and I find Ayala’s classes to be professional andtohave a spirit of openness, community and integrity. Ayala Moriel isateacher’s teacher and we are fortunate to have such a wonderfullygifted and gentle mentor”.
- Lucy Miller, Perfumery Student, Anesthetics Nurse, Certified Aromatherapist
