The Natural Perfumers Guild

Natural Perfumers Guild Associate Celia Lyttelton Interviewed on Rick Steves Radio Show on her book "The Scent Trail"

2009-10-06T13:12:00.004-04:00

Natural Perfumers Guild Associate Member Celia Lyttelton, Author of The Scent Trail is interviewed by Rick Steves for his radio show. Scroll down the page to click on the Windows Media file.

From the website, describing the Sept. 26, 2009 broadcast:

Celia Lyttelton shares her story of how she traveled the world to collect the ingredients for her own perfect personal perfume — the perfect souvenir for the person who already has everything — and explains the powerful connection fragrances hold between places, memories, and our emotions. Also, travel writer Don George and callers discuss how the Kindness of Strangers saved the day on more than one overseas occasion and a new set of listener travel haiku takes us sailing in the Caribbean.

Natural Perfumers Guild Founder Mandy Aftel Marries her longtime beau Foster

2009-10-03T14:07:00.004-04:00

The Natural Perfumers Guild blog is usually reserved for business announcements related to the Guild, but today I wanted to personally share with everyone my happiness at the news that Guild Founder Mandy Aftel has eloped with her longtime sweetheart, Foster.

Mandy and Foster have been partners in every sense of the word from what I have gathered from conversations with them. I remember the first time Mandy told me about him, and how serious it was getting, and telling me bits about how he was day-to-day. I said "Mandy, you have a mensch", and she agreed. Every time I have spoken with Foster I have enjoyed the conversation because of his calm, easy-going nature, and I have appreciated the ways in which he compliments and assists Mandy's perfumed art.

Mandy did have enough time to blend a special perfume for the wedding ;-) and I'm sure it's a dazzling example of a natural perfumery love potion!

So those two impetuous and wildly-in-love kids eloped, and Mandy told me of her wish to share the news with the perfume community and family that has grown around them over the years. The wedding was tiny, the couple was very, very happy, and I wish them a lifetime of happiness.

With all best wishes,
Anya

Natural Perfumers Guild Member Jeanne Rose - Blending and Perfumery Classes

2009-09-23T13:59:00.003-04:00

We can confirm that the next "Natural Botanical Perfumery" course and series with Jeanne Rose will be held in a series of 4-weekend classes commencing in Feb. 2010.

These 3-day courses provide comprehensive instruction to botanical and quality artisanal perfumery. We use only natural ingredients and we show the differences between what is available now as natural and what was available for comparison purpose. We have over 175 items to use in your work and hundreds more library and ancient odors to look at. The course covers everything from perfect Blending for therapy or perfume, to perfect Perfumery - building a unique and perfect scent combining your favorite and soon to become favorites odors. The Vocabulary of Odor© as developed by Jeanne Rose is used. Constructing a unique odor is fun and much will be learned. Each of the 4 weekends includes a new and practical
workbook as developed by Jeanne Rose from her 45 years of experience. We incorporate working as a group, in pairs, singly, and teach uses of laboratory equipment. Every class is different and unique; every class builds on what has been learned before.

It costs $450-$475 per person per class. Discounts are available if PIF (Paid In Full) before 12/31/09 or if more than one class is taken. We take all credit cards.

Please contact us on info@jeannerose.net for application and details. Please also see our website: http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html Please note: JeanneRose Natural Perfumery Classes neither contain nor use any synthetic fragrance compounds.

http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html
FEBRUARY 19-21, 2010. SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
PROFESSIONAL BLENDING OF ESSENTIAL OILS.
[Specifically for Natural Perfumery, Massage Therapists and SPA Technicians] This workshop is to be a Seminar for Blending Essential Oils (EOs) for therapeutic purposes and the Foundation Course for Natural Perfumery. The workshop is an important step to any one interested in blending essential oils
for therapeutic healing either emotional or physical; for perfumery or for making your own products. It will help give inspiration and give direction for those deciding where to go with their aromatherapy studies. The workshop is designed to combine the academic and scientific with the magically subjective aspects of aromatherapy. Overall, it will show that there is art, craft and science to blending Essential oils. Class starts at 6:30 pm on Friday and ends 4 p.m. on Sunday. In San Francisco at the House of Aromatic Wonders. San
Francisco, CA 94117. $450. [Enrollment limited to 10]
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http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html
MARCH 12-14, 2010. SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
NATURAL PERFUMERY & EXOTICS. PART I
Make perfumery skills with a systematic and logical progression from the basics of measurement to the sophistication of complex perfumery. Learn myriad techniques, skills and uses of equipment for making solid and liquid perfumes. Learn the three ways of verbalizing a blend or single scent. Learn the nuances
and olfactory texture of 150 exotic essential oils, absolutes, waxes, concretes, alcohols and carrier oils. Work hands-on to go beyond formulas in books and expand personal expertise and repertoire.
Class starts at 6:30 pm on Friday and ends 4 p.m. on Sunday. You should have taken the Blending class. In San Francisco at the House of Aromatic Wonders. 219 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117. PIF - $475 [Enrollment limited to 8-10]
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http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html

MARCH 27-28, 2010,
NATURAL BOTANICAL PERFUMERY, PART II –
BASES AND ACCORDS. San Francisco, CA Continue your Perfumery class with part II. We will make bases and accords, and talk more about tinctures, absolutes, concretes and other perfume ingredients. This is a continuation class and is devoted individually to persons truly interested in the complexity of natural perfumery and ingredients. Includes your supplies; [Enrollment limited to 8 – and you must have taken the Part I Natural Perfumery course within the last 3 years. $475 PIF
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April 4, 2010 – Easter Sunday
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http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html
APRIL 10-11, 2010 NATURAL BOTANICAL PERFUMERY, PART III ADVANCED.
TINCTURES, ALCOHOLS, BASES, CARRIERS, FINING. San Francisco, CA
Fixing your scent and more bases and accords. Expand your perfume repertoire and make perfect perfume. Jeanne Rose is a distiller of many years experience and can teach you the whys of alcohol, what they are and how to use carriers. You must have taken the Part I & Part II Natural Perfumery course within the last 3
years. $475 PIF
http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html
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Another Great Giveaway - Join the Natural Perfumers Guild for a chance to win the $900 Arctander CD, the Main Reference for Perfume and Fragrance

2009-09-15T13:18:00.006-04:00

Allured Business Media, a Charter Supplier member of the Natural Perfumers Guild, has generously supplied a CD of the three-volume book set that includes Aroma Chemicals Vol. 1, Aroma Chemicals Vol. 2 and Natural Origins Vol. 3, for a new-member giveaway. This valuable CD retails for $900, and it might be yours if you join the NPG between September 15 and October 5, 2009.

If your completed application and fee for the one-year membership is received between those dates, your name will be entered into the giveaway for the CD and other prizes. Go here to apply and here to pay the membership fee.

There will be lots of other prizes offered, too: Keepsake copies of the catalogue from Mandy Aftel's groundbreaking exhibit on natural perfumery, both mini and full-size bottles of perfumes, body care products, books, and more, all from current Guild members. All new members will be entered into a random drawing on October 5th to determine their prize - good luck!

The biggest prize, the Arctander CD, is one of the most coveted research tools in perfumery. From the Allured site:

This set includes at least 90% of all chemicals presently used in flavors and fragrances, monographs, all known natural essential oils, extracts, oleoresins along with chemical structure, practical physical data, appearance, odor and flavor type. Also available in this comprehensive set are botanical information, detailed odor and flavor descriptions, suggested uses, literature references and some safety and regulatory information.
Arctander's books are also available on one CD-ROM. Everything you could find in Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin and Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (Aroma Chemicals) is now even easier to locate on this useful CD-ROM. No time to flip page after page looking for information? A simple click of the mouse will find everything you need in this highly navigable format.

The Natural Perfumers Guild is dedicated to perfumes and all fragrance products that use botanical extracts solely as their scent source. No synthetic aromatics are used in creating the perfumes, and no diethyl phtlate or other synthetic extenders are in any of our perfumes. We create and celebrate all fragrance products that use botanically-based aromatics, as we are artisans dedicated to the alchemy and hands-on methods of time-honored traditions or natural perfumery.

Built upon the goal of fostering the art of natural perfumery through education, legislative efforts and networking among members, the Guild is an organization that welcomes all who love fragrant botanicals.

Membership

Categories, Goals and Benefits

Professional Perfumer: Two categories depending upon number of employees $125 or $200/yr.

Associate: creates body, home or environmental products scented with natural aromatics. Two categories depending upon number of employees - $125 or $200/yr.

Supplier: Vendor of equipment and materials $200/yr

Friend: Anyone interested in natural perfume $75/yr

Membership Goals and Objectives

Professionalism: Raise the professional standards of artisan natural perfumers, and to help them receive the recognition for their dedication to the artistry of working with natural aromatics.

Communication: Promote interaction and the exchange of information between artisan perfumers amd associates with suppliers to further develop the perfumer's palette and materials.

Promotion: To bring together individuals involved in the production of natural perfumes, and to represent and promote their interests to the public and media.

Education: To encourage the education and training of people interested in careers as artisan natural perfumers, and to develop a mentor program.

Sustainability: Reaching out to growers and distillers around the world to encourage the production and sourcing of boutique natural aromatics.

Legislative: The Guild monitors and actively participates in the shaping of regulations that affect the perfumery industry.

Benefits

*Listing in the Guild directory and the companion blog. This provides two websites for visitors to click through to your URL

*Media and event publicity - we are dedicated to raising public awareness of, and demand for, natural perfumery products. Additionally, the Guild will publish your press release for your business

*Use of the Guild logo on your website and on printed materials. The Guild logo is a well-recognized symbol of artisan perfumers and natural aromatics worldwide

*Discounts from Guild Members - Some members will offer standard discounts, others may negotiate on a case-by-case basis

*Early notification of natural perfumery events and classes - stay informed on what is offered in the natural perfumery world

*Access to the private Guild Forum - available to all members who wish to communicate with each other.

*Ability to participate in Guild events at a discount and also receive discounted fees for events from affiliated organizations, including professional conferences and schools

The Guild welcomes all who love natural aromatics. Our only restriction in membership is in the Professional Perfumer category. If you create both natural and semi-synthetic perfumes you will be placed in the Associate category, not the Professional Perfumer category, as that is reserved for those who use only natural aromatics.

After joining the Guild, you will enjoy a private conversation group on Yahoo where you can interact on a daily basis with other Guild members, if you wish. Guild President Anya McCoy is a frequent participant there, as are many of the members.

If you wish to join the Guild in this one-month window of opportunity to be in the drawing for the Arctander CD, please go to this page to fill in the application form, and to this page to submit your payment.

The winner will be announced on October 5, 2009, and we wish everyone who joins good luck in the drawing!

Natural Perfumers Guild Member Saponifier - September/October Issue

2009-09-01T18:00:00.004-04:00

Natural Perfumers Guild member Saponifier Magazine's September Issue is Packed with Great Business and How-to Articlesclick the above image to view full size

Here's a peek at the Table of Contents page of the Sept/Oct issue of Saponifier magazine. Everything from boot camp basics for soapmaking to business guidelines and how to take great photos of your products are covered. Subscriptions are only $24.95 for six issues (one year). The beautiful graphics and informative articles are a pleasure to read and enjoy each issue and the bottom line is that Saponifier aims to make your business successful.

Natural Perfumers Guild member's book reviewed on Perfume Shrine

2009-09-01T09:09:00.005-04:00

Helg of the Perfume Shrine blog has reviewed Natural Perfumers Guild Associate Alec Lawless' book "Artisan Perfumery - Or Being Led by the Nose". She provides a glimpse into each chapter and comments on the finer points raised and the unique views of Lawless offers about this niche art. Readers will have a chance to obtain the book and perfume samples from Lawless at a discount offered to readers of Perfume Shrine.

Natural Perfumers Guild member Allured Business Media offering 20% off books

2009-08-25T18:17:00.003-04:00

Allured Business Media offering 20% discount until Dec. 31, 2009

If you are a perfumer, flavorist, perfumista, spa owner, formulator of body care products, in the fragrance field or any related industry, you'll be happy to know that Natural Perfumers Guild member Allured Business Media, a leading source of publications, monographs, CDs and other educational and industrial materials for the industry is once again offering a great discount to readers of this blog. However, please feel free to spread the word about the discounts to other websites, as this great deal is also meant to reach the bigger internet audience.

Now through December 31, 2009, you can get 20% off any book by using the code Anya20 at checkout. Your discount won't show up until you click through the checkout process. Just click here to see the wealth of reading materials offered in this special deal. Hope you have some great publications in your hands soon, thanks to them!

The Natural Perfumers Guild Welcomes New Supplier Member Essentially Me of the UK

2009-08-05T12:03:00.003-04:00

Essentially Me joins Natural Perfumers Guild

Essentially Me, sister company of new Guild member Aqua Oleum, has joined the Natural Perfumers Guild as a supplier of perfume ingredients and perfumery supplies.

Based in the Cotswolds region of the UK, the company was born out of Alec Lawless's passion for natural fragrance. Whilst Aqua Oleum supplies Essential Oils and Absolutes, Essentially Me specialises in providing natural ready-to-use materials for perfumery. Alec recognised that many of the absolutes and concretes are extremely difficult to work with, being solid or highly viscous at room temperature. To combat this problem, he has developed a range of more than 60 single note fragrances called extraits that are a 20% dilution in aged organic grain alcohol, as well as a botanical musk, ready to start blending.

We also supply a range of perfumes developed by Alec.

Alec's book, "Artisan Perfumery - Or Being Led by the Nose" is available exclusively from the Essentially Me website. This fascinating book tells not only about his 20 years of blending perfumes and sourcing oils, but also how wine appreciation, psychology and philosophy help in understanding perfumery.

Essentially Me is pleased to offer 10% discount to members of the Natural Perfumers Guild. Please email us and we will set up your account on our website. sales@essentially-me.co.uk

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Sian James

Tel: +44(0)1453 882525

Mob: +44(0)7753 303587

http://www.essentially-me.co.uk

A Lovely New Book for Artisan Perfumers - Artisan Perfumery by Alec Lawless

2009-07-24T16:53:00.004-04:00

Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose

by
Alec Lawless

I'm on vacation, so this won't be a long review, but I just had to get the word out on Alec Lawless' new book, Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose. The title should give a hint of his humorous approach to the subject of artisan perfumery, and he is consistent throughout the book with his sly wink at the industry, of which he's been a part of for over twenty years.

The co-owner of Aqua-Oleum, along with his ex-wife, famed aromatherapy author Julia Lawless, Alec knows where the greatest aromatics are to be found, either in essential oil, concrete or absolute form, and after years of playing with the essences, began blending. He has a wonderfully relevant background in wine appreciation, and some of his observations on scent and perception, working in his love of sensory and psychology topics, are eye - and nose - openers.

Lest I forget, the book's cover, a small piece of an original artwork he also sells, is pointedly evocative of the lush and beautiful nature of naturals, jasmines and lotus being the cover focus, more aromatics depicted on the full canvas. I have an order in for a print - ah, if only I could have gotten this artwork for my book. Well, I know all current and potential authors of perfumery books will be envious of the artwork, as they will be of his background and travels in search of aromatics, which he freely shares.

Some of the idiomatic British English terms in the book were mysteries to me, but the author speaks clearly, in his own conversational tone throughout, as if you're sitting down with an old friend who is a raconteur sharing all of his devilishly funny observations, so you just slide past them. You'll get the full meaning where it counts, so you'll come away bursting with ideas from the positive and inspirational stories.

Although Alec dips slightly into the world of aromachemicals, and admits he uses them at about 1% in his own blends at Essentially Me, his focus is on naturals. I love that he's incorporated Jean Carles study methodology, and for the first time, to my knowledge, a GC/MS and how to read one appears in a contemporary book!

I just found a page on his perfumery site that combines the book and samples of his perfume. The books is reasonably priced at £9.99, with samples, £19.99

Alec shares some wonderful insights in aging and "softening" alcohol for perfumery that any artisan perfumer would find educational. After speaking with him the other day, I hope I convinced him to create a short video of how to use the pipettes sold on the Essentially Me website. He readily agreed, and I have a feeling that we'll be hearing a lot more of this fellow who has burst on to the artisan perfumery scene with a book, a perfumery raw materials and lab equipment website and decades of knowledge to share.

Natural Perfumers Guild members receive a 10% discount on purchases from Aqua Oleum and Essentially Me, and will also enjoy Alec sharing his knowledge in the private Guild Yahoo chat group. Welcome to our Guild and thank you for producing this lovely book for all artisan perfumers to enjoy.

Natural Perfumers Guild Founder Mandy Aftel to Speak at New York Botanical Garden on Perfumed Teas

2009-07-17T13:06:00.005-04:00

Edible Evenings: A Celebration of Wine, Beer, and Food at the New York Botanical Garden

Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes will be presenting her vision and insights into the creation of perfumed tea on Thursday August 6th, 2009 from 6-9 P.M. at the New York Botanical Garden as part of their series, The Edible Garden. Mandy will be talking about using essential oils to flavor tea, and the participants will be sampling her gorgeous Rose & Ginger and Jasmine & Mint teas. The presentation is a part of Edible Evenings, and will take place on August 6th from 6 to 9 pm. Bluebottle coffee will also be part of the evening. Tickets are $20 for non-members; $10 for members, and can be purchased from the Botanical Garden here.

Julia Lawless' Aqua Oleum joins the Natural Perfumers Guild

2009-07-16T20:51:00.004-04:00

Aqua Oleum Joins Natural Perfumers Guild

Aqua Oleum is delighted to join the Natural Perfumers Guild as a supplier of Essential Oils and Absolutes.

Aqua Oleum, based in the beautiful Cotswolds region of the UK, has for more than 20 years provided the finest quality essential oils sourced from around the world. The business is owned by Julia and Alec Lawless. Julia is a highly regarded writer on aromatherapy, whose publications include "The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils".

Alec, in turn, focuses on ensuring that the company not only provides the finest oils but operates in an ethical manner in our relationships with both suppliers and customers. We offer highly competitive prices and unrivaled product knowledge.

We ship internationally. Visit our webshop on www.aqua-oleum.co.uk

We are pleased to offer a 10% discount to any Guild member. Please contact us on info@aqua-oleum.co.uk and we will set up an account on our website for you.

Also keep an eye out for news of Aqua Oleum's sister company which will be joining the Guild soon...

Natural Perfumers Guild member Lisa Fong to Exhibit at Blunda in Los Angeles

2009-06-23T16:37:00.003-04:00

Natural Perfumers Guild member Lisa Fong will be in Los Angeles this Saturday, June 27.

She will be at Blunda Aromatics, a store located at 304 South Edinburgh in Los Angeles. Lisa Fong will be presenting her line of all natural perfumes, including new fragrances Ondine, and Flouve, from 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon. There will be free samples available as well as delicious food. Lisa looks forward to meeting natural perfume aficionados and Guild members from Southern California. Please come and visit.

The Natural Perfumers Guild Winner of the Steffen Arctander CD is Ilaine Upton of Virginia, USA

2009-06-01T07:53:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to new member Ilaine Upton of Virginia - her name was chosen randomly from among the new members of the Guild who joined in May, 2009. The drawing was to coincide with the 3rd Anniversary of the launch of the Guild on June 1, 2006. As we enter our fourth year, we are delighted that we can offer such treasured items as the Steffen Arctander CD of his three-volume set Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin and Perfume and Flavor Chemicals Thanks to Guild Supplier Allured Business Media for donating this wonderful CD, valued at $900.

Ilaine joined as a Friend of the Guild and stated on her application: "First it was a rose garden. Then rose otto, absolute and concrete. Then the search for something that would blend with it. Well, there was the 1877 volume of Perfumery and Kindred Spirits, purchased decades ago, sitting quietly... (then the application form cut her off! LOL)

Well, Ilaine, you should find this searchable CD a great addition to your studies, and we in the Guild wish to congratulate you on your win.

Reminder: Natural Perfumers Guild Supplier Allured Business Media Offers 30% off all books Through June 30, 2009

2009-05-27T12:43:00.001-04:00

30% discount off any book published by Allured Books through June 30th!

Natural Perfumers Guild member Allured Books - 30% off books

Offer good through June 30, 2009

Once again Allured Books, a division of Allured Business Media, has come through with a great discount offer on books! Allured is one of the top publishing houses in the world for fragrance and cosmetics books.

If one of their gems is on your wish list, now is the time to take advantage of this offer and save! Just enter Anya30 as the coupon code when checking out to receive the 30% off the price of the book(s). If you have any questions on their books or ordering online, you can contact them at Books@allured.com, subject line- Anya30. Web site - www.allured.com/bookstore

30% off any Allured Publishing Media book through June 30th

2009-05-14T12:56:00.003-04:00

Natural Perfumers Guild member Allured Business Media - 30% off books

Once again Allured has come through with a great discount offer on books! Allured is one of the top publishing house in the world for fragrance and cosmetics books, and if one of their gems is on your wish list, you may wish to take advantage of this offer. Just enter Anya30 as the voucher code when checking out to receive the 30% off the price of the book(s).

New Members - The Natural Perfumers Guild Will Celebrate Beginning Its Fourth Year on June 1st with a Chance to Win the Arctander CD worth $900

2009-05-09T12:12:00.007-04:00

The Natural Perfumers Guild Will Celebrate Beginning Its Fourth Year on June 1st
with a Chance to Win the Steffen Arctander CD worth $900 - New Members Only

From the Slow Scent Newsletter May 1, 2009 sent to Subscribers

The Natural Perfumers Guild will celebrate its Fourth anniversary on June 1, 2009 and Guild President Anya McCoy in asssociation with Allured Publishing Media announces that a CD of the three-volume set that includes Aroma Chemicals Vol. 1, Aroma Chemicals Vol. 2 and Natural Origins is being awarded in a random drawing for new members who join the Guild this month.

This valuable CD retails for $900, and it might be yours if you join the NPG between May 1 and June 1, 2009. If your completed application and membership fee is received between those dates, your name will
be entered into the giveaway for the CD.

This is a great opportunity to be in the running to obtain one of the most coveted research tools in perfumery. The legacy of Steffan Arctander is that he produced one of the best reference books (or, in this case, CDs) in the history of perfumery.

Read about this opportunity here:

http://www.naturalperfumers.com/send050109.htm

Only one week remains to see Mandy Aftel's "Living Perfume" exhibit at Bendels in NYC

2009-05-03T21:55:00.004-04:00

If you are in New York City there is only one week left to visit the acclaimed "Living Perfume" exhibit featuring the perfume, craft and collection of Mandy Aftel, founder of the Natural Perfumers Guild.

Arctander CD giveaway drawing for new members of the Natural Perfumers Guild

2009-05-01T10:43:00.005-04:00

The Natural Perfumers Guild will celebrate its Fourth anniversary on June 1, 2009 and Allured Publishing Media has generously supplied a CD of the three-volume set that includes Aroma Chemicals Vol. 1, Aroma Chemicals Vol. 2 and Natural Origins for a new-member giveaway. This valuable CD retails for $900, and it might be yours if you join the NPG between May 1 and June 1, 2009. If your completed application and membership fee is received between those dates, your name will be entered into the giveaway for the CD.

This is a great opportunity to be in the running to obtain one of the most coveted research tools in perfumery. The legacy of Steffan Arctander is that he produced one of the best reference books (or, in this case, CDs) in the history of perfumery. From the Allured site:

This set includes at least 90% of all chemicals presently used in flavors and fragrances, monographs, all known natural essential oils, extracts, oleoresins along with chemical structure, practical physical data, appearance, odor and flavor type. Also available in this comprehensive set are botanical information, detailed odor and flavor descriptions, suggested uses, literature references and some safety and regulatory information.
Arctander's books are also available on one CD-ROM. Everything you could find in Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin and Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (Aroma Chemicals) is now even easier to locate on this useful CD-ROM. No time to flip page after page looking for information? A simple click of the mouse will find everything you need in this highly navigable format.

Membership

Categories, Goals and Benefits

Professional Perfumer: Two categories depending upon number of employees $125 or $200/yr.

Associate: creates body, home or environmental products scented with natural aromatics. Two categories depending upon number of employees - $125 or $200/yr.

Supplier: Vendor of equipment and materials $200/yr

Friend: Anyone interested in natural perfume $75/yr

Membership Goals and Objectives

Professionalism: Raise the professional standards of artisan natural perfumers, and to help them receive the recognition for their dedication to the artistry of working with natural aromatics.

Communication: Promote interaction and the exchange of information between artisan perfumers amd associates with suppliers to further develop the perfumer's palette and materials.

Promotion: To bring together individuals involved in the production of natural perfumes, and to represent and promote their interests to the public and media.

Education: To encourage the education and training of people interested in careers as artisan natural perfumers, and to develop a mentor program.

Sustainability: Reaching out to growers and distillers around the world to encourage the production and sourcing of boutique natural aromatics.

Legislative: The Guild monitors and actively participates in the shaping of regulations that affect the perfumery industry.

Benefits

*Listing in the Guild directory and the companion blog. This provides two websites for visitors to click through to your URL

*Media and event publicity - we are dedicated to raising public awareness of, and demand for, natural perfumery products

*Use of the Guild logo on your website and on printed materials. The Guild logo is a well-recognized symbol of artisan perfumers

*Discounts from Guild Members - Some members will offer standard discounts, others may negotiate on a case-by-case basis

*Early notification of natural perfumery events and classes - stay informed on what is offered in the natural perfumery world

*Access to the private Guild Forum - available to all members who wish to communicate with each other.

*Ability to participate in Guild events at a discount and also receive discounted fees for events from affiliated organizations, including professional conferences and schools

The winner will be announced on June 2, 2009, and we wish everyone who joins good luck in the drawing!

Bespoke Perfumes, A Course in Natural Perfumery In Italy

2009-04-12T16:35:00.004-04:00

Bespoke Perfumes, A Course in Natural Perfumery
May 18 – 20, 2009 or
September 14 - 16, 2009 Monte Colombo, Italy

Making perfumes is easy. Not everyone who chooses to learn about scent will become a professional perfumer but anyone can make good perfumes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

AbdesSalaam Attar
La Via del Profumo
Via Indipendenza, 538
47854 Monte Colombo (Rn) Italy
Tel. + 39 0541 86 30 13
www.profumo.it
Skype: profumo.it
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Bespoke Perfumes, A Course in Natural Perfumery – May 18 – 20, 2009 or September 14 - 16, 2009
Monte Colombo, Italy, April 10, 2009 - Making perfumes is easy. Not everyone who chooses to learn about scent will become a professional perfumer but anyone can make good perfumes.

AbdesSalaam Attar’s perfume course in Italy is ideal for those who want to discover the little-known world of olfactory psychology as well as for aspiring natural perfumers. You will compose perfumes and learn how scent links to mind, emotion and spirit. The course admits only 10 students – the intimate group size assures that each student gets a high level of personal attention.

Take this opportunity to expand your creative powers as you experience the rarest and most beautiful aromatic materials in the world including genuine ambergris, orris, tuberose and many other scents rarely found today in commercial perfumes.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Day One - Introduction to Bespoke Perfumery
Day One is dedicated to the discovery of scents and their meaning, to the ethics and philosophy of perfumery. In the morning, you will experience the animal scents, their story and meaning, understand pheromones and why they belong to perfumery. You will smell essential perfumery ingredients that constitute “archetypes” within the world of perfume. In the afternoon, you will discover the perfumer’s tools and learn how to use them. Every student will make a bespoke perfume for someone else. You will be amazed to see how easy it is to make wonderful perfumes using the proper method.

Day Two – Professional Perfumery
Day Two teaches the professional aspect of perfume making. The day is built upon practical exercises. In the morning, you will discover 14 new essences, learn how to smell, to "listen to the soul," to verbalize and categorize smells. In the afternoon, you will compose three perfumes in the manner of a professional perfumer, working from real requests from the market. Day two teaches the criteria and rules for building successful fragrances ranging from ambient fragrances, paper scenting aromas used in olfactory marketing and, of course, wearable personal perfumes.

Optional Third Day – Student-Driven Perfume Discovery
Students have the option to stay one more day following the structured two-day curriculum. The perfumer will make himself available for those who wish to delve more deeply into perfumery, clarify what they have learned so far during the course or discuss their personal projects with him. The optional day is at no extra charge.

LOCATION

The Germano Reale

The Germano Reale is a small country resort in the hills of the Italian Riviera, in the province of Emilia Romagna. Mario Batali, noted Italo-American chef, thinks that this province offers some of the best food in all of Italy, a bonus for your trip! It is easy to extend your stay for a fabulous Italian vacation, as Venice, Florence and Pisa are all within 3-4 hours by car.

DATES
May 18-19 with May 20 optional at no extra charge or September 14-15 with September 16 optional at no extra charge

PRICES

Course (Two days and optional third day): Euro 570 / US Dollars 748 (plus VAT for European students)

Lodging and Breakfast:
 For course participants traveling alone: You will enjoy a double room plus breakfast for the price of a single room – Euro 55 / US Dollars 72 per night
 For course participants traveling as a pair: If you come accompanied, the cost of the double room plus breakfast for two persons is Euro 85 / US Dollars 111 per night (US Dollars 55.50 per person)

Buffet lunch each day - Euro 15 / US Dollars 20 per person

Dinner each night at La Grepia restaurant Euro 20 / USD 26 per person

Based on information above, your per person daily costs above and beyond the course fee, for lodging and food, are: Euro 90 / USD 118 if you come alone and Euro 72.50 / USD 95 if you are accompanied.

LODGING RESERVATIONS
You may book your stay directly at the Germano Reale or ask us to book for you, once you have subscribed the course. Payment for the first night is required in advance, using Paypal or credit card. The advance is refundable until a week before the date of booking. You may complete your payment upon departure.

COURSE REGISTRATION
As the number of students is limited to ten, please register quickly. Your space will be reserved by advance payment of half the course fee, either by credit card on our bank secure server. You may complete your payment for the course at the end of the formal course on the second day.

TRAVEL
You can reach Rimini either by car, train or plane. We shall help you rent a car if you wish to arrive before the date or stay over a few days in Italy. Plane tickets direct from Stansead to Rimini by Ryanair are a very good bargain.

Since the course starts early Monday morning, May 18, 2009, plan to arrive in Rimini no later than Sunday, May 17 either by train at Rimini train station or by plane at Rimini Airport. Arrangements will be made to pick you up in Rimini and bring you to your staying place, 15 minutes by car from the city. You will be transported back to Rimini for your return travel.

LINKS FOR REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Some good links for course information are here, but certainly contact us for help finding the information you seek. Just mail us at profumo@profumo.it, or call us either by phone (0039 0541 86 30 13) or by skype (Profumo.it)

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Exclusive Sneak Preview of the Catalog for "Living Perfume - The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel"

2009-04-05T18:32:00.005-04:00

Click here to download an exclusive sneak preview of the beautifully-illustrated, historic catalog that accompanies the Living Perfume exhibit in New York City at the Henri Bendel store. Included is an essay by Mandy, the founder of the Natural Perfumers Guild, on how she built her collection of rare, antique perfumery materials and her philosophy about the creative art of natural perfumery.

Two Living Perfume Events with Natural Perfumers Guild founder Mandy Aftel in NYC Announced

2009-04-03T12:20:00.005-04:00

TWO LIVING PERFUME EVENTS:

Mandy Aftel will conduct an interactive workshop in solid perfume creation and also have a conversation with Rochelle Bloom of the Fragrance Foundation - with a demonstration of her chef's kit by Chef Todd English of Olives Restaurant.

An evening at The W Hotel – Union Square
FEATURING:

Rochelle Bloom & Mandy Aftel
IN CONVERSATION
NATURALS in Fragrance and Flavor

Brought To You By
Robertet
and
The Living Perfume Exhibit

Featuring a unique collaboration with
Todd English, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Olives

Please plan to join us at the W Hotel as Rochelle Bloom, President of The Fragrance Foundation, and Mandy Aftel, world-leading natural perfumer and head of Aftelier Perfumes, discuss NATURALS in Fragrance and Flavor.

This conversation will be accompanied by a delicious sensory presentation, as famed chef Todd English provides small bites using Aftelier Chef’s Essences as his inspiration. This event coincides with the opening of the exhibit Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel at iconic retailer Henri Bendel, and is an opportunity to honor the work of The Fragrance Foundation.

Where: W Hotel, Union Square – 201 Park Avenue South, New York
When: April 23rd - 6 to 7:30PM
Ticketed Event – RSVP: Dru Sturgess 412-874-0293 or dru@sensoryrunway.com
$30 per person, payable at the door
Limited Tickets Available

ALSO:

An Interactive Workshop
with
Mandy Aftel

Brought To You By
Henri Bendel
and
The Living Perfume Exhibit

Join us for an interactive workshop with leading natural Perfumer - Mandy Aftel. Using the finest quality natural ingredients, Mandy will walk you through the process of creating your own unique solid perfume, which will be your gift from Mandy to enjoy.

Where: Henri Bendel, Concourse Level
When: April 22nd - 6 to 8 PM
RSVP: 212 904 7990

$100 booking fee, redeemable during the evening on any Aftelier purchase
Limited to 20 participants only.

Please be sure to mark these special events on your calendar.

Natural Perfumers Guild Founder Mandy Aftel Named One of Top Seven Bespoke Perfumers in the World

2009-03-27T17:32:00.004-04:00

The Natural Perfumers Guild is proud to announce that founder Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes has been ranked one of the Top Seven Bespoke Perfumers in the world by Forbes magazine. Click the link to view a slideshow of the seven named bespoke perfumers. Forbes is recognized as a leading financial magazine and has given the nod to Mandy, a pioneer in natural perfumery, placing her bespoke products alongside those of Guerlain and other corporate perfume houses.

Natural Perfumers Guild Founder Mandy Aftel's Living Perfume Exhibit - New York - April 18 - May 11, 2009

2009-03-20T15:25:00.004-04:00

Living Perfume - An Interactive Exhibit Showcasing the work of
natural perfumer Mandy Aftel

Henri Bendel, the iconic New York retailer announced that it will hold an exhibit Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel April 18 – May 11, 2009, featuring the perfume, the craft, and the collection of leading natural perfumer, Mandy Aftel. Henri Bendel is the exclusive retailer of Aftel’s Aftelier line of hand-blended scents which are created from the world’s finest natural ingredients.

This interactive and historic exhibit will showcase the extraordinary materials that bring to life the art and science of natural perfume. It will be created and installed using the responsible design principles of sustainable materials and eco-friendly sourcing, and draw its inspiration from the natural world where natural fragrance originates.

"It is rare to have the opportunity to usher in a new art form, especially one that embodies such great beauty. We consider Aftelier to be the leader in natural perfume and are excited about sharing it with our customers through this historic exhibit" states Claudia Lucas, Senior Vice President of Beauty & Gifts for Henri Bendel.

The recipient of the Sense of Smell Institute’s Richard B. Solomon Award, Mandy Aftel stands in the threshold of a new art form – her beautiful collection is based on the ancient art of blending aromatics and essential oils with a new exploration into the art, science, and meaning of natural perfume.

“As potent as it can be, however, smell is the most neglected of our senses. Rational precepts and the industrial age have separated our minds, bodies and spirits, and further separated us from nature. Natural Perfume, created from natural materials and aromatics is multi-layered phenomenon: In a breath, we are able to reconnect with the natural world and ourselves in new and profound ways.” said Aftel.

Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel exhibit is dedicated to the sense of smell, aromatics, and the art of natural perfume, with interactive learning opportunities for the public. The Exhibit will feature Aftel’s body of work: her perfumes and oils, her research and writings, her personal library of rare books, graphics, and artifacts - to offer a unique and foundational view of this world.

Shown below is a drawing of the entrance to the exhibit,
featuring botanical and animal images.

Natural Perfumers Guild Associate Jeanne Rose to Teach Distillation Class in Napa

2009-03-09T10:54:00.003-04:00

Class date: May 23, 2009

Distillation of Rose.

We will meet at a beautiful Napa Ranch where dozens of Kazanlik Roses grow. We will learn to pick, and distill the Rose for perfect hydrosol and essential oil. A rare opportunity to see and work with the real old Rose used for hundreds of years for its magical romantic scent.

You will learn to distill from a copper 5-gallon home size stove-stop still. Have fun and learn something new. (This is the beginning of the Memorial Day Weekend so if you are coming book your accommodations early)

This is with Jeanne Rose and is not yet on the calendar. Please call 415-564-6785 to enroll.
Starts at 10-2 or until 3. $175.00 http://www.jeannerose.net/calendar.html

Natural Perfumers Guild Associate, Author Avery Gilbert, Nominated for a Los Angeles Times 2008 Book Prize

2009-03-02T17:48:00.005-05:00

The Los Angeles Times today announced the nominees for its 2008 Book Prizes, and the Natural Perfumers Guild is pleased to share the news that Guild Associate, author Avery Gilbert has been nominated in the Science & Technology category for What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life.

Prize winners will be revealed on April 24th at an exclusive, invitation-only ceremony at The Times’ Chandler Auditorium. The event leads-off the 14th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, one of the nation’s premier public literary festivals and the largest of its kind on the West Coast, April 25-26 on the UCLA campus.

To read a review of What the Nose Knows by Guild President Anya McCoy, please visit Basenotes. The book may be purchased online at Amazon (where it is also available as a Kindle book) and other online and retail stores.