Particle Goods: Woods & Leather Perfume Workshop

In this workshop, Particle perfumers, London & Alicia, will guide you through the foundational concepts of modern perfumery. Together, you'll explore how perfumes are structured and formulated, the difference between natural and synthetic materials, essential lab tools, safety practices, and blending techniques used by professional working perfumers.

For this module, you will explore woods and leather scent profiles. Expect to encounter earthy woods, dry oakmoss, smoked timber, opulent aged woods, and rich leather notes that feel worn, warm, and textured. While materials from other scent families will be available to support your blend, the focus will remain on the depth, structure, and character of wood and leather accords.

You'll begin by smelling and discussing several popular fragrances that fall within these scent profiles, breaking down what makes them work and how they’re constructed. Then you’ll move into the creative portion of the afternoon.

Using a curated palette of 50+ natural…