Happy New Year! I hope that 2025 will bring you much inspiration, many adventures and discoveries, and of course, health and success. For all of us, I wish peace and stability. As far as inspiration and new discoveries go, I would like to contribute by offering new perfume classes. Those of you who have already taken several of my courses will find that our new offer builds up on that knowledge and combines our knowledge of perfume materials with discussions of accords and fragrance families.
The studio classes will feature a travel through vintage perfumery, relying on my own Osmothèque–a vast collection of original fragrances in the earliest available formulations.
Дорогі українські друзі, цього року я почну проводити свої заняття українською мовою. Будь ласка, прокрутіть вниз, щоб знайти пропозицію трьох перших занять: Цитруси, Спеції та Деревина.
The classes are open for students of all levels of interest and knowledge. Since I keep the class size small, I can tailor and individualize the program to your needs. You will have plenty of opportunity to participate and ask questions.
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
250€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
Date: January 19th, Sunday, 11-1:30pm Reserve Now
Date: January 26th, Sunday, 11-1:30pm Reserve Now
To request another date, please email me.
Online Classes
Perfume Fundamentals Online: Citrus
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: January 18th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 Book Now (Recording will be available)
Perfume Fundamentals Online: Spices
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: January 22nd, Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 Book Now (Recording will be available)
Perfume Fundamentals Online: Dark Woods
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: January 25th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 Book Now (Recording will be available)
3-Class Package: Citrus, Spices, Dark Woods
Price: €165 Book Now (Recording will be available)
In the Perfume Family classes, we will learn about accords that comprise the key perfume families. We will study how such accords are created and you will receive practical guidance on how to create your own accord, recognize perfume families and find a fragrance that suits your style and tastes.
Perfume Families Online: Chypre
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 1st, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 Book Now (Recording will be available)
Perfume Families Online: Cologne
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 5th, Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 Book Now (Recording will be available)
Perfume Families Online: Florals
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: February 8th, Saturday, 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €60 Book Now (Recording will be available)
3-Class Package: Chypre, Cologne, Florals
Price: €165 Book Now (Recording will be available)
Мої заняття українською мовою
Ми розшифруємо основні парфумерні матеріали та проаналізуємо аромати, які їх використовують. Я надам вам різні вправи, щоб вивчити нюанси цих ароматів, і допоможу обрати парфуми, які найкраще їх підкреслюють. Розмір класу невеликий, щоб забезпечити увагу до кожного учасника та можливість взаємодії. Заняття проходитиме у формі лекції, переміжної з вправами на запах. Мій стиль викладання є інтерактивним. Ви матимете можливість ставити питання під час заняття, також буде відведено час наприкінці для ваших запитань на будь-які теми, пов’язані з парфумерією. Ці заняття призначені для студентів з усіх рівнів інтересу до парфумерії.
Основи парфумерії онлайн: Цитруси
Місце проведення: Онлайн, Zoom
Дата: 19 січня, неділя, 18:00-19:30 CET / 19:00-20:30 Kyiv time
Ціна: 1500 гривень Забронювати зараз (Запис буде доступний)
Основи парфумерії онлайн: Спеції
Місце проведення: Онлайн, Zoom
Дата: 23 січня, четвер, 18:00-19:30 CET / 19:00-20:30 Kyiv time
Ціна: 1500 гривень Забронювати зараз (Запис буде доступний)
Основи парфумерії онлайн: Деревина
Місце проведення: Онлайн, Zoom
Дата: 26 січня, неділя, 18:00-19:30 CET / 19:00-20:30 Kyiv time
Ціна: 1500 гривень Забронювати зараз (Запис буде доступний)
Пакет із 3 занять: Цитруси, Спеції, Деревина
Ціна: 4100 гривень Забронювати зараз (Запис буде доступний)
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, 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.
