In this episode of the Perfume Making Podcast Karen shares the 3 things you should focus on to make a great perfume. Starting out in perfume making can be very overwhelming, there are hundreds of ‘how to guides’ and learning resources out there, so how do you know where to start?  The answer is…with the basics. And, Karen is here to run through them with you in a clear and concise way so that you can start on your perfume making journey today. 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Starting to make perfume can be overwhelming. Most people invest in equipment but then give up when results don’t come instantly. 
A lot of people are under the impression that they need to learn everything about perfume making before they start and spend months reading everything they can. But, the truth is, the best learning comes from doing. 
The rise in accessibility to teaching and training as well as affordable equipment has given rise to the number of independent perfume makers, and some of those are excelling in the market.
Learn your materials -  the more you know about the materials you are working with, the better you will be. Spend time testing and experimenting to get a greater understanding of what it is you’re actually working with. 

 
BEST MOMENTS 
 
“You don’t need to make perfume to start a global brand. It’s something you can do just for yourself.”
“You’re not going to make the perfect fragrance the first time you try. Practice, practice, practice.”
“You don’t have to sell one million bottles to be successful.”
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
 
Getting Started Guide: https://karengilbert.info/getting-started-guide-podcast
 
Artisan Perfumery Mastermind: https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
 
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
 
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