The Scented Djinn

October Super Fragrant Soap Sold Out, But ... I always try to keep a few bars on reserve, so I've relisted the soap from the reserve stores if anyone is interested in purchasing a bar or two. Happy Fall!

Kyphi Class in the Tower District The kyphi making class is scheduled for October 13, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm -- I'd like to 'invite' whoever wishes to join me for this special class. The class cost is $20 and you receive full instruction in the creation of Ancient Egyptian incense making, plus 9 grams of very strongly scented handmade kyphi (Golden Kyphi) from The Scented Djinn. If you should choose to pay for the class in advance, please use the button here on the blog (to the right) to do so. The class address is: 835 North Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA  93728

Golden Kyphi Pre-Orders The Golden Kyphi will be ready September 8th, so I will be taking pre-orders for those who want to get the jump on it.  Golden Kyphi Par fume of the ancients, The Scented Djinn's Golden Kyphi is a lush fragrant smoking incense infused with intentions to ~ Banish Negativity ~ Golden raisins and organic apricots are soaked in rose wine and combined with warm honey infused with frankincense resin; over the course of weeks, more aromatics are added ~ benzoin, hand crushed myrrh resin, Egyptian chamomile, aloeswood, galangal, white santal, green cardamom, calamus & saffron. Oils of olibanum from Oman, India and Somalia are added,  as well as oils of myrrh, styrax, labdanum, vintage Mysore santal, Himalayan cedarwood, balsam fir, coriander, spikenard & galbanum As the kyphi dries the oils of rose, ambriene and Siam benzoin are added ~ the kyphi rests for 60 days ~ 9 grams ~ $ 4.40 (charcoal NOT included)   

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Natural Perfume Academy Announces September Course in Natural Perfumery Who should take the Natural Perfume Academy Course? Independent Natural Botanical Perfumers In-house Company Perfumers Essential Oil producers, Bulk sellers, distillers, distributors and agents Those in the beauty therapy and salon industry. Retail oulets in the beauty and perfume industry. Those who are serious about the subject and want to step up to the professional level. What will the Natural Perfume Academy Course do for an existing perfumery business or company?   The Natural Perfume Academy distance-learning course provides a cost-effective, flexible element in the training of professionals in the perfumery industry. It provides a world view of the Natural Perfume industry so that individuals can improve their capabilities. For essential oil producers and distributors, the course not only presents distinct consideration of this level of the industry, but also provides bet...

Peaseblossom Eau de Toilette on Etsy I finally decided to put Peaseblossom EdT up for sale on Etsy, after sitting on her for a year. Go check her out, she's really cute.

The Scented Djinn would like to announce a series of classes beginning in August 2012. The schedule is not entirely ironed out as yet, but will be by the middle of July, or possibly sooner. Exact dates will be announced when the calendar has been set. 1 ~ Natural Botanical Soapmaking class August 2012 2 ~ Spiritual Awakening Anointing Oil class September 2012 3 ~  Golden Kyphi Incense class, and Three Kings Natural Botanical Soapmaking class October 2012 Also, the Portuguese version of the Natural Botanical Perfumery book is now only $48.00 USD, a reduction in price of almost 50% of the original. Why? Because I want to make this beautiful art more affordable to a broader audience, beginning with the bones of instruction. The book can be purchased through Amazon.com, just search 'Justine Crane'.