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I am Victoria Belim-Frolova, a Ukrainian-American author, ISIPCA professor and perfumer. My work weaves together stories of scent, memory, and resilience. Through books, fragrance, and teaching, I explore how beauty can heal and restore us.

NEW Perfume Classes

Luca and Victoria Perfume Seminar

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.

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Perfumery with Christophe Laudamiel (recording)

Recording of our session on the future of perfumery.
Price: €50

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Studio Class: Vintage Perfumes and Stories

Class location: Brussels
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

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About these Lectures

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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Latest Comments

Miche in Win Fragrance Prizes While Supporting Ukraine’s Young Talent: Victoria, thank you for showing us these beautiful, gifted, brave Ukrainians. The world needs every single Nika out there so badly. July 17, 2025 at 1:35pm
Miche in Recommend Me a Perfume : July 2025: Last week I picked up a travel size Nest Indigo and I am a bit swoony over the black tea note in it. The tea brings a calming coolness which… July 17, 2025 at 1:05pm
Trudy in Recommend Me a Perfume : July 2025: I also love vintage Paris. I wore it exclusively in my mid to late 20’s. Just the most beautiful scent. Recently I was reminded of it when my son (who… July 17, 2025 at 11:25am
Sam in Recommend Me a Perfume : July 2025: I was looking for a modestly priced fragrance and ‘discovered’ Lolita Lempicka, (The first one ) never having heard of it until I started reading this blog. And I really… July 17, 2025 at 10:35am

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