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Natural Perfumery
January 15, 20260Comments

Creating Harmony: The Composition of Natural Perfumes

We live in a world saturated with scent. Our air fresheners, laundry detergents, cosmetics, body products, and even most perfumes are infused with synthetic fragrance compounds designed to imitate nature.
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Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
December 11, 20250Comments

Plant Allies for Returning the Light: Aromatic Herbs for Hope & Renewal

On the morning of the Winter Solstice, something subtle – but powerful – happens. The world seems to slow down. The sun lingers at its lowest point on the horizon,
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Topical Medicine
November 13, 20250Comments

DIY Aromatic Gifts: 8 Recipes for a Heartfelt Holiday

As the holiday season approaches, what better way to share the spirit of warmth and love than through handmade, aromatic herbal gifts? In this DIY holiday gift blog, we've compiled a
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Incense Crafting
October 9, 20250Comments

4 Powerful Reasons to Make Your Own Incense

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine: a thin ribbon of smoke rising from a hand-rolled cone of incense, its earthy-sweet scent unfurling through the room like a gentle
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Ritual
August 21, 20250Comments

How to Make an Aromatic Herbal Oxymel (+ Why You Should)

Honey and vinegar have been mixed together for thousands of years, creating what the ancient Greeks called an oxymel (from the Greek words for “acid” and “honey”). Add in a
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Topical Medicine
July 7, 20250Comments

Top Essential Oil Blends for Bug Repellent

Summer is finally here! And with it, the sweet return of long, golden days spent outdoors. Whether you're hiking through sunny trails, swimming in crystal-clear lakes, camping under the stars,
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic History & Lore
Natural Perfumery
Ritual
June 30, 20250Comments

Attar Perfume: The Soul of Scent

Picture this: You open a small glass perfume vial and touch a drop of oil to your skin. The aroma doesn’t hit you all at once, it builds slowly, like
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
bottle of Rosemary essential oil
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
Topical Medicine
June 20, 20250Comments

How to Use Rosemary for Holistic Health

Sure, Rosemary makes a great addition to roasted potatoes and Mediterranean dishes, but its true power lies far beyond the kitchen. For centuries, healers, herbalists, and aromatherapists have turned to
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Ritual
Topical Medicine
May 30, 20250Comments

Making Your Own Aromatic & Herbal Remedies

As a plant person, you likely already know this: Aromatic plants and herbs hold incredible healing potential. Beneath their beautiful scents and vibrant leaves lies a world of medicine, just
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Top 5 Aromatherapy Oils for Congestion Relief text over green eucalyptus leaves
Aromatherapy
May 15, 20250Comments

Top 5 Aromatherapy Oils for Congestion Relief

Congestion – the unwelcome guest that steals sleep, muddles your mind, and makes every breath feel like a struggle. When a stuffy nose or relentless sinus pressure strikes, finding relief
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If you work with plants, aroma, ritual, or natural If you work with plants, aroma, ritual, or natural remedies — or if perfume has always fascinated you but felt just out of reach — this is where things begin to click. Natural perfumery isn’t about guesswork or copying formulas. It’s about learning the language of scent… and once you can speak it, everything you create changes. Imagine gifting someone a perfume you made, watching their face light up, and hearing, “You made this?” Imagine knowing how to recreate that magic again and again. Without synthetic fragrance, petrochemicals, or mystery ingredients. Perfumes that unfold slowly, last naturally, and feel alive — crafted from plants, resins, and natural materials. It’s with great pleasure that we announce… ✨ Enrollment is now open for The Natural Perfumery Course. Once a year, the doors open to this complete, foundational roadmap for learning the art and science of natural perfumery, from first principles to refined formulation. It’s the course beginners are grateful to start with...and the one experienced makers wish they’d found years earlier. Once you understand scent formulation, natural perfumery becomes a language you can apply beyond perfume: clean beauty, natural skincare, incense blends, and more. The course includes 6 in-depth modules: 🌿 The Story of Natural Perfumery: Roots, rituals & traditions 🌿 Plant Material Classification: Train your nose to blend with clarity 🌿 The Art of Composition: Design fragrances with proven ratios 🌿 Core Formulation Techniques: Create balanced, long-lasting perfumes 🌿 Accords & Classic Formulas: Build structures to return to again and again 🌿 Craft Your Own Perfumes: Attars, sprays, solids & oil-based scents If this work has been calling to you, even if you can’t fully explain why yet — this course exists for that moment. Plus, you receive lifetime access, so you can start now and return anytime. ✨ Click the link in our bio to learn more and begin. Bonus: Enroll during this window and receive our Crafting Supreme Attars Mini-Course ($225 value) free. Doors close in 1 week. #perfumerytraining #howtomakeperfume #naturalperfume #aromaticplants #perfumery #perfumeaddict
If you’ve ever tried blending essential oils for a If you’ve ever tried blending essential oils for a natural skincare product, herbal remedy, or ritual blend, and the formula sounded aromatically beautiful in your mind, but didn’t come together the way you hoped, you’re not alone. For many people working with plants and aroma, the struggle isn’t a lack of sensitivity, creativity, or intuition. It’s that scent has its own language, and most of us were never taught how it works. So we essentially rely on guesswork. Or we follow recipes without understanding why they work. We trust our noses, but don’t yet know how to structure what we’re conceptualizing. The result is often blends that feel almost right. Pleasant, but fleeting. Interesting, but unbalanced. Close… yet never quite a hit. Over time, this can quietly erode confidence, making scent feel unpredictable, expensive, or elusive, rather than the beautiful, expressive tool it’s meant to be. That’s exactly why we created our free Natural Perfumery Workshop Series. To offer a simple, clear, grounded framework for understanding how scent actually behaves, how aromatic materials relate to one another, and how balance is created and perfected over time. When you understand this foundation, something shifts. Scent stops feeling random and your materials start making real sense. And everything you create, from perfumes to skincare, ritual blends, incense, and beyond, begins to feel more intentional, cohesive, and alive. If you love plants, aroma, ritual, or making things by hand, this series may feel less like a class… and more like coming home. ✨ Click the link in our bio to unlock all 3 lessons and begin learning the language of scent. #aroma #perfumerytraining #perfumeryworkshop #naturalperfume #howtomakeperfume
Learn how to make your own perfume at home in our Learn how to make your own perfume at home in our FREE Natural Perfumery Workshop Series ✨ Right now, all 3 lessons are available – binge-watch at your own pace. Natural perfumery isn’t just about making something that smells good… It’s about learning the language of scent – and once you speak it, everything you create begins to change. Here’s what’s waiting for you in the free series… 🌱 Workshop #1: Foundations of Natural Perfumery – Gain clarity, inspiration, and direction for your perfume-making practice (without overwhelm). 🧪 Workshop #2: Core Scent Formulation Principles – Learn the essential principles all perfumers use to create balance, harmony, and longevity. 🌸 Workshop #3: Create Your Own Natural Spray Perfume – Bring everything together with a step-by-step tutorial and formula you can follow from start to finish. Through your natural perfumery practice, you can: 🌿 Create meaningful, heartfelt gifts you’re proud of 🌿 Work with exquisite aromatic plant materials 🌿 Choose non-toxic, body-safe alternatives to synthetic fragrance 🌿 Support your nervous system through therapeutic aroma 🌿 Express creativity in a tangible way 🌿 Deepen ritual and spiritual practices with scent 🌿 Open new income streams or expand existing offerings And once you understand the art and science of scent formulation, the possibilities expand far beyond perfume… You’ll be able to create clean beauty, skincare, and aromatic products that smell balanced, refined, and genuinely irresistible – not just “pretty good.” ⏳ The FREE Natural Perfumery Workshop Series is only available for a limited time. ✨ Click the link in our bio to unlock all 3 lessons and begin learning the language of scent. #aroma #naturalperfume #perfumery #cleanbeautyproducts #perfumeryworkshop #perfumerytraining
Many people feel drawn to scent, but never quite l Many people feel drawn to scent, but never quite learn how to work with it well. They blend by guessing, relying on pre-made fragrance oils or simply scent things with one essential oil, or feel frustrated when their creations smell muddled, flat, or inconsistent. Natural perfumery opens the doors to something different. It teaches you how scent formulation actually works, and once you understand that, you can apply it everywhere. That’s why we created our FREE Natural Perfumery Workshop Series – to give you a clear, grounded framework for working with scent, and show you how it can elevate everything you make. ✨ Right now, all 3 lessons are available – binge-watch at your own pace. Inside the free series, you’ll learn how to: 🌿 Create long-lasting perfumes using balanced, professional ratios 🌿 Understand why some blends feel harmonious while others don’t 🌿 Apply scent formulation to elevate ANY aromatic product 🌿 Make a complete natural spray perfume from start to finish Natural perfumery isn’t just about making something smell good. It’s about learning the language of scent…and once you speak it, everything you create begins to change. Whether you’re an herbalist deepening your work with aroma, an aromatherapist moving beyond basic blending, a maker refining the scent of your creations, an incense crafter seeking depth and balance, or a perfume lover ready to create without synthetics—this series was made with you in mind. You’ll also receive 3 free workbooks + a spray perfume formula to support your learning (yours to keep). ✨ Click the link in our bio to unlock all 3 lessons and begin learning the language of scent. #perfumeryworkshop #naturalperfumes #perfumerytraining #howtomakeperfume #aroma
🌹 It’s Finally Here! Lesson 3 is live! 🌹 Have yo 🌹 It’s Finally Here! Lesson 3 is live! 🌹 Have you ever wondered how to make your own spray perfume – with all-natural ingredients? We’ll show you exactly how in our final lesson. Today, we just released the third video in our free Natural Perfumery Workshop Series – and this lesson is where everything comes together. You’ll finally learn how to: 🌿 Build a natural spray perfume from the ground up – step by step 🌿 Understand ratios, structure, and balance so your perfume blends sparkle 🌿 Create a spray perfume that smells beautiful and lasts on the skin 🌿 Move from “experimenting” into intentionally blending Inside the series, you’ll also receive 3 free PDF Workbooks, yours to download and keep to use again and again – plus a beautiful starter spray perfume formula you can make immediately or customize as your own! If you love plants, aromatics, natural products, or making things by hand, scent formulation is a skill that will elevate everything you do. Whether you want to craft natural perfumes for yourself, gift meaningful creations to people you love, enhance your skincare or ritual products with beautiful scent formulations, or eventually sell your own fragrances, this lesson is your step-by-step guide. Don’t wait – this free series is only available for a limited time. ✨ Click the link in our bio to join the free workshop! #naturalperfume #perfumeryworkshop #howtomakeperfume #naturalperfumes #cleanbeautyproducts
Natural perfumery was once considered aromatic med Natural perfumery was once considered aromatic medicine – a way of working with plants that honored both beauty and well-being. 🌿 Only in recent history did perfume become dominated by synthetic ingredients, designed to be cheap, scalable, and uniform. Have you ever tried a perfume that smelled harsh, overwhelming, or gave you a headache? Many people find that plant-based perfumes offer a completely different experience: gentle, pure, and uplifting. So how do you affordably navigate a world where most perfumes rely on synthetic fragrance? You learn to make your own. When you understand scent formulation, you’re no longer guessing – you’re creating with intention. This skill helps you: ✨ Blend all-natural perfume formulas without toxic ingredients ✨ Create blends that feel harmonious instead of muddled ✨ Make products that smell refined, luxurious, and truly beautiful ✨ Work with plants more creatively and confidently ✨ Stop relying on synthetic or pre-made fragrance oils Whether you’re an herbalist, aromatherapist, skincare maker, incense crafter, or simply someone who loves scent, perfumery elevates everything you create. We’re sharing this art inside our FREE Natural Perfumery Workshop Series, happening now. 🌿 Lessons 1 & 2 are available 🌿 100% free 🌿 No prior experience needed 🌸 Join us at no cost by clicking the link in our bio. #howtomakeperfume #naturalperfume #naturalperfumes #perfumerytraining #perfumeryworkshop
🏵️🌿 FREE Natural Perfume Crafting Workshop: Lesson 🏵️🌿 FREE Natural Perfume Crafting Workshop: Lesson 2 is live! 🏵️🌿 Have you ever initially fallen in love with a fragrance… only to feel disappointed when it later smelled artificial or gave you a headache? You’re not alone. Most perfumes today are built on synthetic fragrance compounds that overwhelm the senses, fade quickly, or simply don’t feel good on the body. Natural perfumery shifts that story. It’s a way of working with scent that’s pure, alive, intentional – rooted in plants, not chemicals. ​​​​​​​In doing so, you also step into a more ritual way of living — one the ancients knew well — where scent becomes a bridge between the visible and invisible, drawing you out of the modern rush and back into intimacy with the plants, the elements, and the quiet mysteries of nature. And the best part is, it's not reserved for experts or professionals. It’s a learnable, accessible craft – and we’ve just released Lesson 2 of our free Natural Perfumery Workshop Series to show you how! In this free series, you’ll discover: 🌿 The foundations of natural perfumery 🌿 The different types of perfume and what they’re best used for 🌿 The core principles behind beautiful, balanced formulations 🌿 How professional perfumers think about scent — so you can too 🌿 A clear roadmap from idea to formula + finished perfume 🌿 A beautiful spray perfume formula and exactly how to make it Whether you’re an herbalist, aromatherapist, natural skincare maker, incense crafter, or simply someone who loves the world of scent, learning scent formulation deepens and elevates your entire practice. This is all about learning the language of scent, and letting that language inform everything you create. Learn how to make your own perfume at home in our FREE Natural Perfumery Workshop Series happening now! Lessons 1 & 2 are now available to view, and we’d love to share them with you. Be sure to download the free PDF Workbooks under the video – they’re yours to keep and return to again and again! ✨ Click the link in our bio to join the free workshop! #naturalperfume #perfume #naturalperfumes #perfumerytraining #howtomakeperfume
🌿Free Natural Perfumery Workshop Series 🌿 Natural 🌿Free Natural Perfumery Workshop Series 🌿 Natural perfumery isn’t about copying scents or working from formulas alone. It’s about learning how aroma behaves, how plant materials relate, and how to compose with intention. In this free workshop series, you’ll be guided through the foundations of natural perfumery — from working with simple materials to creating a balanced, long-lasting spray perfume you can truly be proud of. Along the way, you’ll learn how to avoid the common mistakes that leave so many beginners feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, and you’ll receive three beautifully designed guidebooks to support your learning. These workshops are taught by JK DeLapp, an award-winning natural perfumer who has spent over a decade working directly with botanical materials and teaching the craft from its roots. If you’ve been curious about natural perfumery, this is a generous and inspiring place to begin. 🌿 Join via the link in our bio We’ll see you inside! #naturalperfumes #perfumeryworkshop #perfumerytraining #cleanbeautyproducts #howtomakeperfume #perfumery
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