Perfume Structure 101
Theory Only Class
Date: Friday 21 November 2025
From 18:30 to 20:30 (UK time)
Cost: £59
What do we mean by perfume formulation?
In this theoretical class we’ll look at the concept of top, middle and base notes within the framework and structure of the perfume pyramid, and we’ll study the relationship and interconnection between them.
There are several ways to formulate a perfume, not just a single and correct way for everything. The art of fragrance formulation is based on having knowledge of perfume ingredients, the different olfactory families and the direction we wish to give our creation.
Who Should Attend?
This class is perfect for people interested in acquiring and developing knowledge related to perfume formulation and the perfume pyramid used for different fragrance families. It’s a theoretical class and no perfumery ingredients are needed.
Course Highlights:
Expert Guidance: Learn from multi award winning perfumer Marina Barcenilla who brings years of experience and a passion for innovation to the classroom.
Interactive Online Learning: Engage in a group discussion designed to deepen your understanding and hone your skills.
Downloadable Course notes: All written course notes can be downloaded, and they are yours to keep.
Extended Course Access: You will have access to the course recording for seven days after the live class date.
What You'll Learn:
The perfume pyramid: What are perfume notes? How do they relate to each other? In this class you’ll discover the different ways to formulate fragrance using the olfactory pyramid and the volatility of perfumery ingredients.
Perfume base design: We’ll study the importance of base notes and a strong perfume foundation to formulate any type of fragrance, and we’ll provide you with guidelines to easily create your own.
Formulation: We use a different perfume structure for each fragrance family, using the most suitable pyramid for each composition. What are these differences? How do these pyramids differ? We’ll explore the pyramids of citrus, floral, woody, amber-incense, Chypre, and Fougère fragrances.