The Scented Djinn

We have a new unit in the year long course starting in May. Shelley Waddington is going to teach about Isolates. The use of natural isolates is a new cutting edge trend in natural perfumery. This course is designed to allow the perfume student to take advantage of this new trend by providing a basic understanding of what an isolate is, how it is produced, and how to incorporate isolates into their own perfume compositions. The student will also receive a comprehensive bibliography for personal reference. Upon completion of this unit, the student will have a basic understanding of natural isolates and will be ready to begin blending using these fragrance materials. A kit of natural isolates will be available at the store and is highly recommended for the course. Shelly will preparing small kits for the course that will be sold in the NNAPA in-house store. About Shelley Waddington Shelley Waddington is the President of Beau Soleil, LLC, and the Chief Perfumer for The Carmel P...

There is still space available in the Natural Perfume Academy's (NNAPA) one year online Natural Botanical Perfumery course, and time is running out to reserve your spot! The deadline to turn in your application and tuition is coming up quickly -- April 20th is the deadline to get your place in the course, with the course beginning May 24th, 2010. Your tuition covers a year of online instruction, a 55+ evaluation kit with full work book, and a 20 essence formulation kit for $950 USD. Read the testimonial from one of our previous students ~ "From one lonely natural botanical perfumery novice/student to another ~ are you lonely and sad for not being able to share your burgeoning obsession with your beloved and friends because they just don't understand? Do you pray to the Goddess of ATS [All Things Smelly] for lively conversation and passionate banter amongst like minded perfumery folk? Do you wish for a friendly forum where you can learn learn learn and ask those dreaded new...

New butter at The Scented Djinn Etsy Apothecary ~ Tropical Hempatchouli Body Butter with organic base oils and scented with patchouli, pink grapefruit, ylang-ylang and lemon oils. See it here.

New size bottle for Jameel , the lovely white floral and citrus spring dream of an eau de toilette. Not to be missed.

Botanical Soap Making ~ $60 Saturday May 22, 2010 9:30am-3:00 pm Justine Crane, Soap Maker Make cold processed soap using fail safe methods perfected by soap maker, Justine Crane. Learn to make both form mold and box mold style soaps using essential oils, salts, clays and herbs. Swirling color will also be demonstrated. Wear an old, long-sleeved shirt to protect your arms from the lye being used in the soap making process. Gloves and goggles will be provided by the teacher. Safety issues will be presented and discussed extensively. A soap making booklet and two bars of pre-made soap will be yours to take home. Class is limited to 10 students, must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult. Sign up here .

Perfumers Evaluation Kit containing 63 diluted essences for evaluation. Also included in kit are full eval instructions, scent strips and eval sheets. An inexpensive way to kick off your perfumery education.

The Scented Djinn's famous Patchouli Cilantro Butter Scrub is on special for the month of March ~ was $14.50 for a big tin, now only $10.00 for a big tin! Go get you some!

Scent Hive Review of Oshiba eau de Parfum.

"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That's depends a good deal on where you want to get to."... (Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll, 1865) We present a year-long excursion into the magical world of the creation of Natural Botanical Perfumes, with tutor/instructor, Justine Crane. Your tuition cost provides you with year-long instruction in Natural Botanical Perfumery, with tutor/instructor and student mentor support ~ * A 55+ essence evaluation kit~ * Comprehensive study guide/work book with additional evaluation work sheets, and trial work sheets ~ * A formulation kit of 20 primary perfume essences (to complete course assignments)~ * An online academy with 24-hour access~ The Admissions Committee reviews all submitted applications. Information supplied is treated with utmost confidentially. A refundable application fee of €30 Euro ($40 USD) is required to begin the application process (the application fee will be included...

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