Find out what it takes to become a fragrance expert

A scent can bring back memories, transform your mood instantly, and makes sure you’re set for the day ahead. If you’ve loved perfume ever since you could remember, and have been intrigued by ingredients, perfume notes, and the olfactory experience for a while, you may want to register for this workshop.

A three-day intensive course will be held from June 14th to 16th at Habtoor Palace, Habtoor City with fragrance expert Melanie Jane Nightingale, and you can learn tips and tricks of the trade at this CDP accredited perfume course.

The course will expose you to over 100 oils spanning a full range of olfactory responses, so that you go from beginner to creator in just three modules.The workshop will give you exclusive access to some of the world’s most expensive and rare ingredients such as orris root and ambergris. Discover the science behind scent, delve deep into the world of fragrance production and branding, and learn which scents can complement each other to create your ultimate signature fragrance.

“This three-day masterclass offers comprehensive content for anyone interested in the fragrance industry, from enthusiasts to entrepreneurs, therapists to teachers. We will begin with the very basics, including perfume evolution, to training your nose, identifying fragrance families and building accords and push through with essential knowledge such as packaging, labeling, branding and pricing to create an end-to-end industry foundation course for attendees,” says Melanie Jane who studied at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery and is celebrating 20 years as a Holistic Therapist and a Beauty Specialist.

In addition to a CPD completion certificate, workbooks, formula guides, and all materials used during the workshops, the course will include all-day refreshments and a 3-course lunch in BQ French restaurant at Habtoor Palace. Participants will also gain exclusive free entry to Melanie Jane’s online perfume course worth AED2,199 ($598).

Only 10 spaces are available, for Dhs3,285 per person. Reserve your spot at bymelaniejane.com