Update: the dates for the classes in my Brussels studio are now available. Please take a look below.
It’s been such a pleasure to teach my online classes this year. I’ve enjoyed interacting and smelling with you and every session made me discover something new. And so this spring continues with more new courses. Everyone’s favorites Citrus-Spices-Woods and Rose-Orange Blossom-Iris courses will return and there will also be new offers.
I will teach you the next classical trio of floral notes such as Lily of the Valley, Lilac and Hyacinth. I will explain what makes each of these notes unique and how they are used in perfumery. Since these flowers can’t be extracted by steam or solvents, I will discuss how different perfumers, from Guerlain to Chanel, employed them. I will explain different accords and give you examples of materials that are used to construct these accords, in case you want to try to make your own.
Next, I will devote three seminars to Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean, giving you a glimpse into the rich and luscious world of ambers, amber-florals and gourmands. These classes are for students of all levels of interest in perfumery.
To register for the online courses, please go to the Online Perfume Classes page or take a look below:
Perfume Fundamentals: Spices
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 11th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Citrus
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 15th, Wednesday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Dark Woods
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 18th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
3-Class Package: Spices, Citrus, Woods
Price: €155 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Rose
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 19th, Sunday12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Orange Blossom
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 25th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Iris
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 26th, Sunday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
3-Class Package: Rose, Orange Blossom, Iris
Price: €155 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Lily of the Valley
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 1st, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Lilac
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 5th, Wednesday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Hyacinth
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 8th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
3-Class Package: : Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Hyacinth
Price: €155 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Amber
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 9th, Sunday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Vanilla
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 15th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
Perfume Fundamentals: Tonka Bean
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: June 16th, Sunday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55 Book Now
3-Class Package: Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Price: €155 Book Now
“Create Your Own” 6-Class Package
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: May 11th, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €295 Book Now
The class size is small to ensure that everyone gets attention and a chance to interact. The class is run as a lecture interspersed with guided smelling exercises. My style of teaching is personal and interactive. You will have a chance to ask question throughout the class and there will also be an allotted time at the end for your questions on any fragrance-related topics.
Besides the online classes, I would like to invite you to my Brussels studio to take an in-person class.
Brussels Studio Class: Perfumes That Influenced Fragrance History
This seminar will give you a rare chance to smell legendary perfumes in their original formulations. You will have access to my perfume collection and try iconic fragrances from Caron, Guerlain, Coty and Chanel. You will also explore some of the best materials used by fragrance industry professionals and discover why your nose is more sensitive than the most sophisticated machine.
We will step back in time, smell some of the iconic fragrance or examples of interesting genres from the past and also talk about people who made perfumes. Although contemporary perfume marketing focuses on perfume as a luxury item (or a tool for seduction), scents are more complex than this. A bottle of perfume contains an artistic message. It tells you something about the aesthetics of its time. Tastes of its contemporaries. Advances in science and trends in art and fashion had a big impact on the development of perfumery and on how perfumers were able to translate words and visions into scents. Together we will learn the evolution of perfume history by studying some of the most iconic examples of the perfumery art in their original formulations. You will also perform exercises to sharpen their sense of smell.
Class location: Brussels
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)
Date: May 19th, Sunday, 12-2:30pm Reserve Now
Date: June 23rd, Sunday, 12-2:30pm Reserve Now
Date: July 8th, Monday, 10-12:30pm Reserve Now (only one spot remains)
To request another date, please email me.
Brussels Studio Class: Perfume Composition
The professional-level class is based on the classical perfumery training that teaches the fundamentals of perfumery construction. The key element of training features learning to build accords from different fragrance types and families. Each session focuses on a specific accord. I will explain each material and how it is used in perfumery. I will demonstrate iconic fragrances using this particular accord and share their history. Then I will give you simple exercises to learn creating their own accord.
At the end of your course, you will learn the key materials, their combinations and several accords that form the foundation of perfume structure. You will have a finished accord that you can use in shower gel, soap or bath salts.
All of the materials and tools will be provided. At the end of the course, you will take home all of the samples you made.
Cologne (Citrus) Accord
Class location: Brussels
Class duration: 2.5 hours
170€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
Date: May 26th, Sunday, 12-2:30pm Reserve Now
Amber Accord
Class location: Brussels
Class duration: 2.5 hours
170€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
Date: June 2nd, Sunday, 12-2:30pm Reserve Now
Chypre Accord
Class location: Brussels
Class duration: 2.5 hours
170€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
Date: June 16th, Sunday, 12-2:30pm Reserve Now
To request another date, please email me.
COURSE TAKEAWAYS:
– Familiarity with iconic fragrances in their original formulations
– Approach tailored to your interests and needs
– Learning in an informal, interactive setting
– Meeting other fragrance lovers
– A deeper understanding of perfumery and your sense of smell
– Professional tips for smelling, testing, and wearing perfume
– Stories about ingredients, perfumers, and perfumery world
– Perfume and fragrance ingredient samples to study at home (in-person classes)
Testimonials
My personal favorite part of Victoria’s class, as a novice, is learning how to experience scent – to distinguish different fragrances, to commit them to memory, to know when a fragrance is evolving or sometimes oscillating between two scents and so much more. And each of the three times I have attended her class, I learn new techniques, new scents and gain more appreciation of the art of perfume. –David
As a participant of last year’s course, let me speak up for how much knowledge, pleasure, discovery and camaraderie one short week can contain. Highly recommended, because each individual designing this experience for you is full of love and passion and knowledge for the region and the material. –Meg Jamieson
I am so glad I went to the course and be guided by Victoria with her vast knowledge on scents and perfumes. I got to learn the basics of the different fragrance families and how to differentiate between white florals and other florals. And within white florals, how to distinguish one from the other. This was so fascinating and very intriguing and was the best part of the course. I also learnt what happens if you combined two scents and how it enhances the overall smell. –Ruth Q
As a professional fragrance evaluator in a cosmetic company, I found Victoria’s class the most interesting and inspiring one among many perfumery classes that I took. I was very surprised by Victoria’s intimate knowledge about perfumes and her brilliant tips to analyze fragrances. I enjoyed every details of this class. –Pema
Lecture and Seminar Policies
Cancellation, Refund and Dropping a Course policy
The classes are non-refundable. If you cannot attend a session, you can transfer your booking to another session of the same or different class.
How close to the course start date can I enroll?
Provided space is available, you can enroll up to the start of the first session. However, personal consultations or courses that include a mail-order kit of materials, require an advance booking (minimum 2 weeks).
Privacy policy and recordings
Student recordings of online classes are not permitted. However, depending on the seminar, you will receive the necessary reading materials. For the privacy policy, please refer to our privacy policy page.
Can I purchase a course as a gift for someone else?
Yes! When booking, you can adjust the quantity of the classes. You can indicate that you’d like to gift the course. Please include your recipient’s confirmation email for the necessary course details.
Can I suggest a lecture or seminar topic to you?
Yes, of course! Please send us an email.
The course I want to take is sold out. What should I do?
If a course is sold out, please sign up to be notified of new classes.
If you have questions or concerns about our policies please reach out to us via our contact form.
