Perfumes and Incense of Ancient Egypt
Course finished
New date available in 2025
Duration: 4 weeks
Cost: £150
Modules
Includes 2 online live classes and a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.
Class dates: TBA in 2025
A full bibliography will be provided at the end of the course for people interested in further reading and learning about this fascinating subject.
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Where do we find information about the use and formulae of perfumes and incense in ancient Egypt? Learn about the textual and archaeological sources of this knowledge.
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Learn about the Egyptian deities associated with perfume.
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Temple fragrance.
Perfume laboratories.
The significance of the blue lotus flower.
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Herbs, flowers, roots and spices.
Gums and resins.
Fats and oils.
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Formulae for The Egyptian, Mendesion, Metopion, Irinon, Susionon and other Egyptian perfumes, and guidance to help you make your own.
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Learn about the significance of incense in ancient Egypt.
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Learn about the most famous fragrant preparation in Egypt, with step by step instructions to help you make your own.
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Information and formulae for the most significant unguents used in Ancient Egypt, including how to recreate the famous unguent cones.
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Learn about their names, significance and associations.
Head Tutor: Marina Barcenilla
You’ll need to provide your own perfume ingredients but we’ll be happy to share with you our list of recommended suppliers. Additionally, a subsidised perfumery kit is available to students who sign up for any of our courses. You can see the contents HERE.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.