This week Karen is continuing her series on fragrance families, looking at floral families. The largest and most varied family in fragrance production, florals have stood the test of time and are as popular today as they ever were. From key notes to the difference between soliflore and floral bouquets and a breakdown of some of the most popular notes, Karen covers everything you need to know about this famous family, and also, why they are so popular. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Florals are among the most popular fragrances in the world of perfume. Karen details the reasons behind this and how synthetic materials help creators keep up with demand. 
One category of floral fragrances are ‘Floral Bouquets’. This is a fragrance where no single scent stands out above the others. Karen explains the background to these scents and offers some examples for you to sample. 
In the 80’s it was ‘White Florals’ that were popular among consumers. Karen breaks down exactly what a white floral is and some of the classic fragrances that were inspired by them.
Micheal Edward, and his fragrance wheel, categorise the subfamilies of florals and how they relate to each other in a unique way. Karen summarises his method and conclusions.  

BEST MOMENTS 

“Floral fragrances are the most expansive and versatile family in perfumery”

“Keep in mind that fragrance classification is a guide, not a rule.”

“Every floral note can have a unique part to play, whether they are used as part of a main focus or a complex blend.”

EPISODE LINKS

Natural Isolates Masterclass

Make a Perfume Oil Masterclass

Materials Mastery

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

This week Karen is continuing her series on fragrance families, looking at floral families. The largest and most varied family in fragrance production, florals have stood the test of time and are as popular today as they ever were. From key notes to the difference between soliflore and floral bouquets and a breakdown of some of the most popular notes, Karen covers everything you need to know about this famous family, and also, why they are so popular. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Florals are among the most popular fragrances in the world of perfume. Karen details the reasons behind this and how synthetic materials help creators keep up with demand. </li>
<li aria-level="1">One category of floral fragrances are ‘Floral Bouquets’. This is a fragrance where no single scent stands out above the others. Karen explains the background to these scents and offers some examples for you to sample. </li>
<li aria-level="1">In the 80’s it was ‘White Florals’ that were popular among consumers. Karen breaks down exactly what a white floral is and some of the classic fragrances that were inspired by them.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Micheal Edward, and his fragrance wheel, categorise the subfamilies of florals and how they relate to each other in a unique way. Karen summarises his method and conclusions.  </li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“Floral fragrances are the most expansive and versatile family in perfumery”
“Keep in mind that fragrance classification is a guide, not a rule.”
“Every floral note can have a unique part to play, whether they are used as part of a main focus or a complex blend.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://karengilbert.thrivecart.com/natural-isolates-masterclass/">Natural Isolates Masterclass</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/make-a-perfume-oil-masterclass">Make a Perfume Oil Masterclass</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/materialsmastery">Materials Mastery</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>  
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

Discover the captivating art of perfumery and learn how to turn your passion into a business. Join Karen as she shares step-by-step instructions and occasional interviews, guiding you through the intricacies of fragrance creation.

This podcast goes beyond the technical aspects of perfumery. Explore the fascinating connections between scent, mindset, and wellbeing. Learn about scent psychology, meditation practices, and the profound impact of fragrances on our emotions and overall wellness.

Whether you're interested in natural perfumery, commercial perfumery, or starting your own venture, Karen provides valuable insights and business advice to help you succeed. Unleash your creativity, tap into your senses, and discover the secrets of this enchanting world.

Start creating your signature scents today and unlock the transformative power of fragrance in your life.

Discover the captivating art of perfumery and learn how to turn your passion into a business. Join Karen as she shares step-by-step instructions and occasional interviews, guiding you through the intricacies of fragrance creation.
This podcast goes beyond the technical aspects of perfumery. Explore the fascinating connections between scent, mindset, and wellbeing. Learn about scent psychology, meditation practices, and the profound impact of fragrances on our emotions and overall wellness.
Whether you're interested in natural perfumery, commercial perfumery, or starting your own venture, Karen provides valuable insights and business advice to help you succeed. Unleash your creativity, tap into your senses, and discover the secrets of this enchanting world.
Start creating your signature scents today and unlock the transformative power of fragrance in your life.

The Perfume Making Podcast

An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 2 Floral

Karen is continuing her in-depth look at different fragrance families. This week, she’s taking a look at the misunderstood Chypre family. Created in 1917, the chypre family of fragrances has never been considered the best or most popular but has stood the test of time, and the family continues to grow with new subcategories being added year on year. In this episode, Karen details everything you need to know about this family of fragrances and explains why you might benefit from creating your very own chypre fragrance.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
The chypre fragrance was first created in 1917 by Francois Coty, who was inspired by the island of Cyprus. What he didn’t know at the time was how influential it would be and all of the offshoots it would create, as Karen explains.
What exactly is a chypre fragrance and why are they so unique? Karen breaks down what notes go into a chypre fragrance and how they all work together.
Oakmoss is one of the main ingredients in chypre fragrances but, due to it causing allergies, its usage has been heavily restricted. Karen gives details on other materials that can be used to create an oakmoss scent.
There are numerous subcategories of chypre. Karen details the main subcategories, how to identify them, what materials go into them, and gives you some real-world examples that you can sample for yourself.

BEST MOMENTS 

“The interplay between the fresh, floral and earthly elements are what makes a chypre so fascinating.”

“The thing that really defines a chypre is the fresh notes in the base.”

“If you’re looking to make a fragrance that stands out from the crowd, then a chypre fragrance could be the way forward.”

EPISODE LINKS

Make a Natural Perfume Masterclass

Exploring Aromachemicals Second Chance

Perfume Book

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind



ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way.

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.



CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

Karen is continuing her in-depth look at different fragrance families. This week, she’s taking a look at the misunderstood Chypre family. Created in 1917, the chypre family of fragrances has never been considered the best or most popular but has stood the test of time, and the family continues to grow with new subcategories being added year on year. In this episode, Karen details everything you need to know about this family of fragrances and explains why you might benefit from creating your very own chypre fragrance.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>The chypre fragrance was first created in 1917 by Francois Coty, who was inspired by the island of Cyprus. What he didn’t know at the time was how influential it would be and all of the offshoots it would create, as Karen explains.</li>
<li>What exactly is a chypre fragrance and why are they so unique? Karen breaks down what notes go into a chypre fragrance and how they all work together.</li>
<li>Oakmoss is one of the main ingredients in chypre fragrances but, due to it causing allergies, its usage has been heavily restricted. Karen gives details on other materials that can be used to create an oakmoss scent.</li>
<li>There are numerous subcategories of chypre. Karen details the main subcategories, how to identify them, what materials go into them, and gives you some real-world examples that you can sample for yourself.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“The interplay between the fresh, floral and earthly elements are what makes a chypre so fascinating.”
“The thing that really defines a chypre is the fresh notes in the base.”
“If you’re looking to make a fragrance that stands out from the crowd, then a chypre fragrance could be the way forward.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/make-a-natural-perfume-masterclass">Make a Natural Perfume Masterclass</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/exploring-aromachemicals-second-chance">Exploring Aromachemicals Second Chance</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/perfume-book">Perfume Book</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>            
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>  
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way.
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
 
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 3 Chypre

This week Karen is starting a new mini series, looking at each of different fragrance families. And, to start, she’s looking at one of her personal favorites, Citrus. In this jam packed show Karen covers what materials go into a citrus fragrance, the right notes to add to make your scent last longer, key regulations to understand and the interesting history of citrus fragrances. And, on top of all of that, Karen also breaks down her step by step guide to help you create your very first citrus fragrance. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
What materials go into a citrus fragrance to give it that bright and uplifting quality? Karen breaks down the best materials to achieve a citrus fragrance and gives some top tips on experimenting with different variations of notes. 
Citrus notes will normally disappear on the skin within minutes, therefore, it is crucial to mix your fragrance with the right mid and base notes. Karen gives her recommendations for the best notes to make your fragrance last. 
Making a citrus fragrance, like any fragrance, requires research. Karen breaks down the fascinating history of citrus fragrances and gives you recommendations of modern fragrances that you can sample and begin to learn from. 
So, how do you actually make your own citrus fragrance? Karen explains the process step by step. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“A well balanced eau de cologne can’t just rely on citrus notes, otherwise it will last for 10 seconds on the skin.”

“The beauty of a citrus fragrance lies in its simplicity, but achieving that can be a complex task.”

“Just because you’re using natural materials doesn’t mean your product can be used by anyone, they are still packed full of allergens.”

EPISODE LINKS

Make a Citrus Fragrance Masterclass

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

This week Karen is starting a new mini series, looking at each of different fragrance families. And, to start, she’s looking at one of her personal favorites, Citrus. In this jam packed show Karen covers what materials go into a citrus fragrance, the right notes to add to make your scent last longer, key regulations to understand and the interesting history of citrus fragrances. And, on top of all of that, Karen also breaks down her step by step guide to help you create your very first citrus fragrance. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What materials go into a citrus fragrance to give it that bright and uplifting quality? Karen breaks down the best materials to achieve a citrus fragrance and gives some top tips on experimenting with different variations of notes. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Citrus notes will normally disappear on the skin within minutes, therefore, it is crucial to mix your fragrance with the right mid and base notes. Karen gives her recommendations for the best notes to make your fragrance last. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Making a citrus fragrance, like any fragrance, requires research. Karen breaks down the fascinating history of citrus fragrances and gives you recommendations of modern fragrances that you can sample and begin to learn from. </li>
<li aria-level="1">So, how do you actually make your own citrus fragrance? Karen explains the process step by step. </li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“A well balanced eau de cologne can’t just rely on citrus notes, otherwise it will last for 10 seconds on the skin.”
“The beauty of a citrus fragrance lies in its simplicity, but achieving that can be a complex task.”
“Just because you’re using natural materials doesn’t mean your product can be used by anyone, they are still packed full of allergens.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/make-a-citrus-fragrance-masterclass">Make a Citrus Fragrance Masterclass</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>  
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 1 Citrus

This week Karen is joined by Kelly Colman, an award winning product expert. After developing and selling her own cosmetics products, Kelly now helps other entrepreneurs find their niche and sell their products on Amazon. Surprisingly, most people don’t consider the possibility of selling on Amazon for various reasons, such as the high levels of competition or fear or altering the perception of their brand. However, as Kelly explains in this episode, there are masses of customers already on the platform waiting to buy your products, and she’s about to share with you the secrets to accessing them. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Kelly shares with Karen the details of her incredible career journey from dancer to salon owner to product developer and, finally, to where she is today.
So many people have developed products and are selling them online, but have never considered the possibility of selling on Amazon. Kelly breaks down what the first research steps are that people should consider before taking this leap.
Selling on Amazon isn’t as easy as just uploading your product and setting the price. There are hundreds of factors to consider, and most of these, people are unaware of. Kelly explains to Karen the basics of a sales strategy and how you can target the right customers. 
With the excessive number of products already on Amazon, how do you stand out? Even with a perfect sales strategy you still have to differentiate yourself from the competition. Kelly shares her top tips on how to rise to the top.  

BEST MOMENTS 

“There’s a really big piece of cake online for sellers and it’s accessible to everyone.”

“People want perfection out of the gate, but if you haven’t done the research and it doesn’t sell, you’ve lost so much money and time.”

“Amazon isn’t just about selling, it is also a great tool to direct customers to your brand website.”

EPISODE LINKS

Kelly’s Instagram

Kelly’s Website

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE GUEST

Kelly Colman is the founder of New CID Cosmetics, a multi-award-winning brand she built from the ground up before selling it in 2018. An entrepreneur and industry expert, Kelly now runs One Winning Product, where she helps others create and launch successful products through Amazon and beyond. With a deep understanding of today’s fast-paced market, Kelly is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

This week Karen is joined by Kelly Colman, an award winning product expert. After developing and selling her own cosmetics products, Kelly now helps other entrepreneurs find their niche and sell their products on Amazon. Surprisingly, most people don’t consider the possibility of selling on Amazon for various reasons, such as the high levels of competition or fear or altering the perception of their brand. However, as Kelly explains in this episode, there are masses of customers already on the platform waiting to buy your products, and she’s about to share with you the secrets to accessing them. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Kelly shares with Karen the details of her incredible career journey from dancer to salon owner to product developer and, finally, to where she is today.</li>
<li aria-level="1">So many people have developed products and are selling them online, but have never considered the possibility of selling on Amazon. Kelly breaks down what the first research steps are that people should consider before taking this leap.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Selling on Amazon isn’t as easy as just uploading your product and setting the price. There are hundreds of factors to consider, and most of these, people are unaware of. Kelly explains to Karen the basics of a sales strategy and how you can target the right customers. </li>
<li aria-level="1">With the excessive number of products already on Amazon, how do you stand out? Even with a perfect sales strategy you still have to differentiate yourself from the competition. Kelly shares her top tips on how to rise to the top.  </li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“There’s a really big piece of cake online for sellers and it’s accessible to everyone.”
“People want perfection out of the gate, but if you haven’t done the research and it doesn’t sell, you’ve lost so much money and time.”
“Amazon isn’t just about selling, it is also a great tool to direct customers to your brand website.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellycolmanofficial/">Kelly’s Instagram</a>
<a href="https://kellycolman.com/">Kelly’s Website</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>  
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kelly Colman is the founder of New CID Cosmetics, a multi-award-winning brand she built from the ground up before selling it in 2018. An entrepreneur and industry expert, Kelly now runs One Winning Product, where she helps others create and launch successful products through Amazon and beyond. With a deep understanding of today’s fast-paced market, Kelly is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

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