On April 21 and 22, the 17th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will be held at the University of Southern California. The Los Angeles based perfume lovers might like to check out the LA Times Booth on Saturday April 21st at 5pm to hear the novelist and magazine contributor Denise Hamilton present Surf Noir and Uncommon Scents. Also, editor Nancie Clare will discuss fragrances and fiction.
For other events, please see the program schedule. Thanks to Rina for the link!
Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. - Victoria
Recording of a seminar.
Luca and Victoria speak for 1.5h on topics included, but not limited to: vintage perfumes, our favorite fragrances, trends we hate, industry gossip. No one will be spared. All will be entertained. Funds will be used to support charity projects in Ukraine.
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: January 25th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 (recording included)
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 5th, Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 (recording included)
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 8th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 (recording included)
Class location: Brussels
Date: January 26th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
Date: February 9th, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
Class duration: 2.5 hours
200€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
Please contact me for other available dates
Students of all levels of interest in perfumery will find much to learn in this series of lectures. The lecture is designed to sharpen your sense smell and improve your enjoyment and appreciation of scents. You will learn professional smelling techniques and receive personalized tips. You will learn how to smell complex aromas and about the main criteria of a well-made fragrance–and how to look for them.
Online and in-person classes are available.
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Denise Hamilton: Thanks so much for spreading the word, Victoria. I hope we get to meet one day! April 19, 2012 at 11:56pm