Our Trainings
Led by Aleksandra Chadzynski
Perfumery trainings at Scents Design Studio, offer hands-on courses rooted in the French tradition for enthusiasts and emerging creators. Covering olfactory vocabulary, raw materials, fragrance structure, and formulation techniques, these sessions blend theory with creative practice to help you develop a confident, informed approach to scent creation. Available in small groups or private sessions in Amsterdam and on demand.
Training
Understanding the Fragrance Industry & Olfactory Foundations
For Beginners
4h - 350€ pp.
This training offers a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of the fragrance world, ideal for professionals, or creatives working closely with scent.
Course Content:
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Introduction to the fragrance industry: Understand how perfumes are developed, from concept to creation, and the key players involved.
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Fragrance structure & families: Explore olfactory pyramids, fragrance families, and genealogy to better understand perfume classification.
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Natural and synthetic ingredients: Discover various methods used to extract essential oils and absolutes from natural sources.
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Raw material smelling session: Smell and analyze key ingredients—both naturals and synthetics—across all major olfactive families.
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Market trends & best-sellers: Gain insight into current trends and iconic fine fragrances shaping today’s market.
Learn to formulate Iconic Perfume Accord
Formulation - Intermediate​
2h - private setting - 145€ pp.
This hands-on workshop is designed for independent perfume creators who want to deepen their formulation skills by mastering the structure of timeless fragrance accords such as Fougère, Chypre, or Cologne, ...
Through guided exercises and blending practice, participants will:
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Explore the key raw materials and balance behind each accord
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Understand how to construct and adapt a classic formula
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Learn techniques to personalize and modernize traditional structures
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A perfect next step for those with basic experience in formulation, looking to expand their olfactory palette and creative vocabulary.
If you are a independent perfume create and you own your on formula, we can review it and help you commercialize it.​
OLfactory strategy for brand owners
Everything you need to know before launching your own perfume line
8h - 1,000€
This training is designed for entrepreneurs, beauty founders, and brand owners looking to enter the fragrance world with a strong foundation and a clear creative direction.
It combines a strategic introduction to the perfumery industry, focus on your brand and a store-check.
What you will learn:
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How the fragrance industry works: key players, roles of fragrance houses and independent perfumers
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Fragrance categories & product types: fine fragrance, personal care, home care, and their technical implications
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Market positioning: understanding mass market vs premium vs niche brands
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Your fragrance preferences: discover and smell
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How manufacturing works: contract manufacturers, packers, timelines and costs
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Q&A and tailored guidance: get expert answers and clarity before launching
Become a true brand ambassador
​This personalized training will help your teams:
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Understand and describe your fragrances with precision and confidence
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Communicate the ingredients and structure of each scent in an engaging, accessible way
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Strengthen in-store storytelling to better connect with your customers and boost sales
Each session is adapted to your brand’s identity, concept, and olfactory signature, ensuring consistency and authenticity across your communication.
Whether you are launching a new collection or wish to elevate your team’s expertise, this training will provide them with the tools to speak the language of scent—and sell it effectively.
Let’s empower your teams to become true fragrance ambassadors.