Dilution is an integral part of perfume making. Whether it’s diluting the raw materials or diluting the final fragrance, dilution will take place at some point during the process. In this episode of the Perfume Making Podcast Karen gives a detailed insight into the dilution process covering why we dilute, what materials to use, the pros and cons of dilution at different stages and how dilution can help you to create the perfect fragrance. 



KEY TAKEAWAYS
The raw materials used to create perfumes come in many different forms and consistency and can be quite difficult to work with, that is why most people choose to dilute. 
Dilution can allow you to add trace amounts of materials to small trial batches of perfume, so if the scent doesn’t work out, you haven’t wasted all your material. 
Dilution can also help with understanding the scent of a material easier as most dilution techniques allow the material to evaporate faster.
There are many different methods of dilution and solvents that can be used. But which is the best for any given situation? Karen breaks it all down for you. 



BEST MOMENTS 



“Experiment with dilution. It is an integral part of perfume making and something you need to master.”

“With every experiment you do make extensive notes, perfume making can be huge and you will work with many materials, the more information you can collect the better you will understand the process.”

“Measure everything you use. Without measurements you won’t be able to recreate things when they go well and won’t have an understanding of why things didn’t work out.”







VALUABLE RESOURCES



Getting Started Guide: https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide



Artisan Perfumery Mastermind: https://karengilbert.info/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

Dilution is an integral part of perfume making. Whether it’s diluting the raw materials or diluting the final fragrance, dilution will take place at some point during the process. In this episode of the Perfume Making Podcast Karen gives a detailed insight into the dilution process covering why we dilute, what materials to use, the pros and cons of dilution at different stages and how dilution can help you to create the perfect fragrance. 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>The raw materials used to create perfumes come in many different forms and consistency and can be quite difficult to work with, that is why most people choose to dilute. </li>
<li>Dilution can allow you to add trace amounts of materials to small trial batches of perfume, so if the scent doesn’t work out, you haven’t wasted all your material. </li>
<li>Dilution can also help with understanding the scent of a material easier as most dilution techniques allow the material to evaporate faster.</li>
<li>There are many different methods of dilution and solvents that can be used. But which is the best for any given situation? Karen breaks it all down for you. </li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS 
 
“Experiment with dilution. It is an integral part of perfume making and something you need to master.”
“With every experiment you do make extensive notes, perfume making can be huge and you will work with many materials, the more information you can collect the better you will understand the process.”
“Measure everything you use. Without measurements you won’t be able to recreate things when they go well and won’t have an understanding of why things didn’t work out.”
 
 
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
 
Getting Started Guide: <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide</a>
 
Artisan Perfumery Mastermind: <a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">https://karengilbert.info/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:podcast@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

From Concentrate to Elixir: Demystifying Dilution in Perfume Making

This week on the show, Karen is talking to Kyle Fearn of Redolescent Fragrances. Kyle created his first fragrance as a way to make an emotional connection with his boyfriend who was travelling across the world. This creation started Kyle on a journey of developing fragrances that would tell a story which people could integrate into their lives. Focusing on wellbeing and mental health, Kyle’s fragrances have had an incredibly positive impact on the lives of many. And, when his grandmother died, Kyle saw a unique opportunity to turn his grief into love through his most bold creation. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
During his time at university Kyle’s then boyfriend was moving to Japan to study. Determined to continue their special connection across the globe, Kyle was drawn to the idea of perfume. He explains to Karen how this idea led to the creation of his first fragrance and his future career. 
Kyle was suffering from PTSD, having an average of 10 flashbacks a day. One day he climbed a mountain with his mother and, when he reached the summit, he was overcome with peace. He tells Karen how this inspired him to create scents that he hoped would create that sense of peace in others. 
Toward the end of his life Kyle’s grandfather, David, was suffering with Alzheimer's. When his wife was taken into hospital David received a phone call to say she wouldn’t make it through the night. This led to Kyle creating his fragrance “What Time Will My Wife Die?” A fragrance designed to create a conversation around loss. 
Karen and Kyle discuss the idea of using scent as a wellbeing tool and a functional fragrance and how choosing the right scent can vastly affect your mood and create a positive feeling within you. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“Perfume falls between art and science and the most interesting things happen between the intersection of the two.”

“Historically, functional fragrances were laundry detergent and bathroom cleaners. But, they can be, and are, so much more now. They are powerful wellbeing tools.”

“Smell forms an integral part of early memory structure. If utilised correctly, this can be a powerful tool to promote wellbeing.”

EPISODE LINKS

Redolescent Website

Redolescent Instagram

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE GUEST

Kyle Fearn is the perfume maker and owner of Redolescent. Kyle has a degree in chemistry from the University of Cambridge, where he found his passion at the intersection of science and art. His mission? To tell stories through scent. Alongside fragrance, Kyle finds joy in pottery and onstage performances. He lives in the midlands with his husband and two dogs.

Redolescent stems from the idea that scents possess the power to weave stories and rekindle memories. Kyle envisioned fragrances that resonated deeply, serving as companions throughout your day and accompanying pivotal moments in life. He also saw the potential to use fragrance as a platform to discuss other topics, such as mental health. Kyle’s desire to bridge the gap between fragrance and emotional connection gave rise to Redolescent.

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 on the show, Karen is talking to Kyle Fearn of Redolescent Fragrances. Kyle created his first fragrance as a way to make an emotional connection with his boyfriend who was travelling across the world. This creation started Kyle on a journey of developing fragrances that would tell a story which people could integrate into their lives. Focusing on wellbeing and mental health, Kyle’s fragrances have had an incredibly positive impact on the lives of many. And, when his grandmother died, Kyle saw a unique opportunity to turn his grief into love through his most bold creation. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">During his time at university Kyle’s then boyfriend was moving to Japan to study. Determined to continue their special connection across the globe, Kyle was drawn to the idea of perfume. He explains to Karen how this idea led to the creation of his first fragrance and his future career. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Kyle was suffering from PTSD, having an average of 10 flashbacks a day. One day he climbed a mountain with his mother and, when he reached the summit, he was overcome with peace. He tells Karen how this inspired him to create scents that he hoped would create that sense of peace in others. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Toward the end of his life Kyle’s grandfather, David, was suffering with Alzheimer's. When his wife was taken into hospital David received a phone call to say she wouldn’t make it through the night. This led to Kyle creating his fragrance “What Time Will My Wife Die?” A fragrance designed to create a conversation around loss. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Karen and Kyle discuss the idea of using scent as a wellbeing tool and a functional fragrance and how choosing the right scent can vastly affect your mood and create a positive feeling within you. </li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“Perfume falls between art and science and the most interesting things happen between the intersection of the two.”
“Historically, functional fragrances were laundry detergent and bathroom cleaners. But, they can be, and are, so much more now. They are powerful wellbeing tools.”
“Smell forms an integral part of early memory structure. If utilised correctly, this can be a powerful tool to promote wellbeing.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://redolescent.co.uk/">Redolescent Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redolescent/">Redolescent Instagram</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
Kyle Fearn is the perfume maker and owner of Redolescent. Kyle has a degree in chemistry from the University of Cambridge, where he found his passion at the intersection of science and art. His mission? To tell stories through scent. Alongside fragrance, Kyle finds joy in pottery and onstage performances. He lives in the midlands with his husband and two dogs.
Redolescent stems from the idea that scents possess the power to weave stories and rekindle memories. Kyle envisioned fragrances that resonated deeply, serving as companions throughout your day and accompanying pivotal moments in life. He also saw the potential to use fragrance as a platform to discuss other topics, such as mental health. Kyle’s desire to bridge the gap between fragrance and emotional connection gave rise to Redolescent.
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>

The Untold Power of Scent - How Fragrances Can Lead to Happiness and Wellbeing

On this week's show, I'm joined by Ana Kaplan of Kaplan Communications, a PR company that works with beauty and holistic companies. Ana worked for a large PR company but increasingly felt like they didn’t match her values. So, during COVID-19, she took the brave move of leaving them behind and setting up her own company that has the unique approach of blending PR and marketing with holistic wellbeing. In this interview with Karen, Ana discusses the importance of creating stories, the all-important ‘hook’ and the crucial difference between PR and Marketing.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
How do we know when a new venture is the right path to follow? Leading on from Ana sharing her story of how she began her company, we discuss the idea of following your heart and the green flags to look out for.
Ana moved from working for a large PR firm to setting up her own. She talks about the lessons she learned from the big firm and how they have shaped her philosophy on both her work and selecting the clients she chooses to work with.
What is the difference between PR and marketing? Ana explains, giving examples, so that you can organise and be efficient.
‘The Hook’ is one of the most important aspects of creating a piece of modern marketing. But what is a hook?, what makes a good one?, and how does the approach change for different types of media? Ana explains.

BEST MOMENTS 

“When things feel natural and fluid, that’s how you know it’s meant for you.”

“Are your goals coming from a place of ego or from alignment of where we want to be in the world?”

“When you're writing a PR story make sure you’ve done your research on who you are sending it to, don’t just cut and paste.”

EPISODE LINKS

Website: https://www.kaplan-communications.com/about
Yin Yoga: https://thepoweryogaco.com/hybrid-plugin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaplancommunications/
https://www.instagram.com/ana.stasia.maria/

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ana Kaplan is a PR specialist focused on supporting wellbeing and beauty brands; she is also a yin yoga practitioner. 

Ana holds space for healing yin yoga sessions incorporating galactic reiki to re-calibrate the nervous system as one melts into a deep meditative relaxed state.  
From a young age Ana has always been attracted to spirituality and helping people holistically. The benefits of practising yin yoga has created an awareness of a different quality of being which she weaves into her unique PR approach.

When she works with clients, Ana harnesses an intuitive edge to deliver valuable and recognised results. By working in alignment through her bespoke PR services, she is able to share her knowledge for all to benefit from her unique and effective PR philosophy. 

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

On this week's show, I'm joined by Ana Kaplan of Kaplan Communications, a PR company that works with beauty and holistic companies. Ana worked for a large PR company but increasingly felt like they didn’t match her values. So, during COVID-19, she took the brave move of leaving them behind and setting up her own company that has the unique approach of blending PR and marketing with holistic wellbeing. In this interview with Karen, Ana discusses the importance of creating stories, the all-important ‘hook’ and the crucial difference between PR and Marketing.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>How do we know when a new venture is the right path to follow? Leading on from Ana sharing her story of how she began her company, we discuss the idea of following your heart and the green flags to look out for.</li>
<li>Ana moved from working for a large PR firm to setting up her own. She talks about the lessons she learned from the big firm and how they have shaped her philosophy on both her work and selecting the clients she chooses to work with.</li>
<li>What is the difference between PR and marketing? Ana explains, giving examples, so that you can organise and be efficient.</li>
<li>‘The Hook’ is one of the most important aspects of creating a piece of modern marketing. But what is a hook?, what makes a good one?, and how does the approach change for different types of media? Ana explains.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“When things feel natural and fluid, that’s how you know it’s meant for you.”
“Are your goals coming from a place of ego or from alignment of where we want to be in the world?”
“When you're writing a PR story make sure you’ve done your research on who you are sending it to, don’t just cut and paste.”
EPISODE LINKS
Website: <a href="https://www.kaplan-communications.com/about" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kaplan-communications.com/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724099035319000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0N9Sn9mJxoMtL_ui33Z_Lw">https://www.kaplan-communications.com/about</a>  Yin Yoga: <a href="https://thepoweryogaco.com/hybrid-plugin/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thepoweryogaco.com/hybrid-plugin/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724099035319000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Nb-_ae0VdFEvlkJ0I-Tsk">https://thepoweryogaco.com/hybrid-plugin/</a>  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaplancommunications/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/kaplancommunications/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724099035319000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qfqWG8wLiCxJpaZCyqFyx">https://www.instagram.com/kaplancommunications/</a>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ana.stasia.maria/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/ana.stasia.maria/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724099035319000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Uy3LxjUQr5irsYWUB0JwF">https://www.instagram.com/ana.stasia.maria/</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
Ana Kaplan is a PR specialist focused on supporting wellbeing and beauty brands; she is also a yin yoga practitioner. 
Ana holds space for healing yin yoga sessions incorporating galactic reiki to re-calibrate the nervous system as one melts into a deep meditative relaxed state.   From a young age Ana has always been attracted to spirituality and helping people holistically. The benefits of practising yin yoga has created an awareness of a different quality of being which she weaves into her unique PR approach.
When she works with clients, Ana harnesses an intuitive edge to deliver valuable and recognised results. By working in alignment through her bespoke PR services, she is able to share her knowledge for all to benefit from her unique and effective PR philosophy. 
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>

A Holistic Message -  Blending Marketing, PR and Wellbeing with Ana Kaplan

Get your calculators, beakers and bottles ready because this week Karen is tackling the often talked about subject of perfume math, or more simply, the basic calculations involved in creating and scaling up perfume formulations. The idea of perfume math can fill most first timers with dread, especially when considering ratios, scaling up and concentration equations. But, Miss. Gilbert is here to give you the easiest math lesson of your life as she once and for all simplifies perfume math. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
You've got your materials measured out, you’ve made your accords, but now you want to scale up or reproduce that scent. This is the part of perfume making that can stump a lot of people. But, Karen has created a spreadsheet to help you. She breaks down what her spreadsheet can do and how to use it. 
Understanding percentages is essential for creating safe and consistent perfumes. But it’s easy to become stuck when you want your perfume to smell great but also add up to 100%. Karen shares her insights on how to tackle this problem. 
Getting the ratio of your materials correct is key to making sure your scents blend well, but it can be a daunting aspect to learn. Karen shares some of the many tools to help you understand ratios.
Complying with regulations and allergy needs requires complex calculations. But, as Karen explains, you might be worrying about something that isn’t essential to your production scale.

BEST MOMENTS 

“There’s a misconception that you have to be a math genius to make perfume.”

“With practice, focus and the right tools you can master these skills without becoming a math expert.” 

“A well balanced ratio ensures that fragrance components work together harmoniously.”

EPISODE LINKS

Perfume Calculations Spreadsheet - Use Coupon Code to get this for free: PODCAST-FS

Episode on Diluting

Episode on Jean Carles 

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

Get your calculators, beakers and bottles ready because this week Karen is tackling the often talked about subject of perfume math, or more simply, the basic calculations involved in creating and scaling up perfume formulations. The idea of perfume math can fill most first timers with dread, especially when considering ratios, scaling up and concentration equations. But, Miss. Gilbert is here to give you the easiest math lesson of your life as she once and for all simplifies perfume math. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">You've got your materials measured out, you’ve made your accords, but now you want to scale up or reproduce that scent. This is the part of perfume making that can stump a lot of people. But, Karen has created a spreadsheet to help you. She breaks down what her spreadsheet can do and how to use it. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Understanding percentages is essential for creating safe and consistent perfumes. But it’s easy to become stuck when you want your perfume to smell great but also add up to 100%. Karen shares her insights on how to tackle this problem. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting the ratio of your materials correct is key to making sure your scents blend well, but it can be a daunting aspect to learn. Karen shares some of the many tools to help you understand ratios.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Complying with regulations and allergy needs requires complex calculations. But, as Karen explains, you might be worrying about something that isn’t essential to your production scale.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“There’s a misconception that you have to be a math genius to make perfume.”
“With practice, focus and the right tools you can master these skills without becoming a math expert.” 
“A well balanced ratio ensures that fragrance components work together harmoniously.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/download-formulation-spreadsheet">Perfume Calculations Spreadsheet</a> - Use Coupon Code to get this for free: PODCAST-FS
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-perfume-making-podcast/from-concentrate-to-elixir-demystifying-dilution-i">Episode on Diluting</a>
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-perfume-making-podcast/the-master-of-scent-the-life-and-work-of-jean-carl">Episode on Jean Carles </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>

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