How to Become a Perfumer Advice

[@FragranceView]

I put lots of detail in the description, please check that out along with all the relevant links to help!

[@TheVikolavoice]

Hello!! I just subscribed to your channel ... i have always loved perfume.... i myself am VERY particular and picky when it cones to my perfumes... and have always told myself that i would love to make my own perfumes for myself and as a business... also i have a massive sense of smell and everyone always gets amazed about it.... so I definitely have that going for myself lol. What books could help with learning the notes, the oil sources such as plants, flowers, the different types of oils as you have mentioned... Thank you!!!

[@M11-r4s]

Very helpful thank you. But I have question what’s makes perfumes with strong projection silage and longevity and if this a chemistry thing well I would like to know what kind of chemicals that makes it happen . If any one could give me an answer I will be very very thankful.

[@李李李-d4r]

Hey Sir, You mentioned you think you are too old for perfumery schools. May I ask why? Are there secretly requirements for those schools? I am 28 years old by the way. I can take direct answers :p

[@sensguide9990]

Hello, i've developed a free user friendly software based on bayesian statistics which can help you perfect a formula!

[@La_abbess]

I have a question- when making a perfume base for a body oil or lotion product. Do you still add alcohol after you let the compounds macerate? Or would it be added directly into the oils? Thanks

[@눈사람-o2g]

thank you for your advice! i am a student of south korea , and yesterday i realized that i want to be a perfumer. so i was looking for perfumer's advice , and finally i found your channel!! your advice is very very helpful to me. i want to say "thank you" again.. thank you !!!!!

[@FragranceView]

no problem

[@nightwasp0878]

This video was helpful. I’ve wanted to become a perfumer since I was 7 and began practicing with oils around 10. My earliest memories of fragrances was in kindergarten. I’m now 15. I’ve looked at other careers but I always come back to perfumery.

[@freespirit841]

The age of fast technology has reduced our attention span and made us lazy. We want fast results. Patience and hard work seem dated and old fashioned. I don’t know why I’m ranting about this. Very informative video for some passionate people out there. I wish I had access to all this info when I was in school. But still like to hear your thoughts and advices.

[@FragranceView]

You're certainly not wrong

[@BriezyFragrance]

Completely agree with what you were saying toward the end about sub-par fragrance releases. I've noticed that many new perfume houses are creating mediocre fragrances and concentrating more on marketing than quality - they send free bottles to social media "influencers" who wax poetic about them in return. It probably does drum up business initially, but in the long run, I don't see many of these companies lasting. Once the hype bubble bursts, their fragrances will need to stand on their own.

[@FragranceView]

100% agree ^^ exactly the way I see it too, and I am amazed too that they stay in business..

[@alicecw733]

Thats so true! Cannot find quality scent now on selfridges and debenhams stands..and if you do the sales assistants don't know the first thing about perfume. also what is this strong, musky oud-type odour theyre putting in EVERYTHING.. it all smells the same ..

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

I have been playing guitar since I was 13, I began writing music the next year, then had a band months after that. That band continued on in different the form of different projects until I was 20. Then I started working on production and recording music. Now I'm 31 and still an amateur in the world of music, but the work I produce astounds the unaware people around me. Don't be afraid to fail. You will never craft a masterpiece your first go around. If you're truly passionate, you'll never want to give up, you'll only want to get better. Never give up on what you love. Give it your all and die trying!

[@BeMe33]

I love your honesty... "people are lazy". This is great advice for anyone who is learning any trade. It's not about brains, but discipline and passion. There are no shortcuts to learning. Daily practice, patience, and sacrifice. "It you want it enough, you will do it" I just picked this up as a hobby, but keep watching because of your authentic and positive mindset. And your great one-liners :)

[@lihndanpeioils]

Thank you for advice. I stumble upon perfumery and fell in love with it while working on scented oils. It's very addictive to explore scents and realized most of the expensive floral scents were in my grandmother's garden. This unconscious memory of home smells makes this undeniably a new passion. I'm subscribed and would like to hear your views on places to visit and find natural essential oils.

[@swedishnoodles]

Fantastic video and agree with everything you said. I am very excited for you to release your fragrance brand, I know it will be amazing quality.

[@FragranceView]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@designedmind]

I love a person who is knowledgeable. It's such a turn on.

[@mdo5121]

Peter you are a pleasant anomaly...your content is unique since your choices in fragrances are quite minimal due to your integrity and not swayed by the popularity of the day versus most others on the TUBE whose uniqueness/originality is minimal parroting each other. You have staked your territory in not catering to everyone else's opinions and you have been rewarded with 13,000 followers of discerning tastes GOOD FOR YOU ....continued success

[@FragranceView]

Thank you

[@jayjeong7255]

I have a lot of respect for the way you think and behave. Greatly appreciate your videos.

[@FragranceView]

thank you

[@danielsan3681]

Peter, Thank you so much for posting and sharing this with us. : )

[@FragranceView]

No problem!

[@aminsalim7312]

your words was so helpful for all amateurs like me. when you say 'don't give up', it worth a lot for me. Thanks.

[@FragranceView]

🙏

[@jasmineb8576]

Sensational advice. Not just for perfume but life in general. Im not wanting a career in perfume but i couldn't stop watching this video. The way you talk and explain things is fantastic.

[@FragranceView]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@mitkru16]

This advice is so good for every aspiration. You are an incredible perfumer, and as someone who's doing this for a hobby, it's incredibly inspiring to see someone like yourself that's self-taught imparting wisdom to all of us just starting. Thank you so much!

[@FragranceView]

Thanks Mitchell

[@amw154]

Peter, this video was exceptionally well done, and your advice was spot on!! You talked about “putting in the hours and time and practice”. This is absolutely key and is applicable to mastering any skill in any area of life!! I totally agree that being self-taught can have some real advantages for someone who has the ability to motivate themselves out of curiosity and a burning desire to learn. As you said, “the hunger and joy of creation” is a wonderful and very effective motivator. Your advice is very perceptive, and you can literally take what you said in this video and apply it to mastering any skill. I really enjoyed this one……great advice!!

[@FragranceView]

Thank you! :)

[@brian95240]

I'm creating 4 prefixed, non-denatured perfumer's alcohol blends (as my base choices). Each bottle is 16 oz. #1 just has 5% Glucam P20 (top note booster). #2 will contain a low-odor fixative that boosts mid notes. #3 will use Hercolyn D to boost base notes. #4 will contain minimum, effective percentages of all three. #5 is just the plain non-denatured Perfumer's alcohol (to dilute). It is the French brand made by Pasteur. It is low odor. My first question is, which fixative would you suggest for mid notes (in these blends)? Lastly, what percentages would you suggest in each of these scenarios? My idea is to blend these pre-made alcohol bases, depending upon the fragrance oils/ materials used. In best scenarios, I may start with blend #4; build on that, then dilute (as necessary). Thank you in advance, for any advice. Keep up with your endeavors!

[@briantwardowski2661]

Yes please more like this! Mix and match and let us watch you make perfumes, omit the names of oils of course to protect your recipe if you want!!! Maybe make samples that we can purchase and try out, make you a little cash and we your audience can help give you feedback on the creation. I think it would be great to sit and watch you every step of the way making it, and then to be able to actually smell it. Think about it, I'm in... Thanks Peter!

[@FragranceView]

I want my future house / brand to be a separate identity from the youtube channel.. they won't be linked. So I won't really be covering those on the channel.. but I could maybe do it for perfumes I won't be selling

[@theunthoughtsknown]

FragranceView even if you want to keep the channel separate from your house (whenever that might happen) i hope you let us know when it happens so we can check out your stuff. I hope you start your own perfume house soon, i would love to check it out and i bet the fragrances will be awesome. Your videos on how to make perfume has got me seriously considering taking this up as a hobby. Great video ! Would love to see more on these lines. Cheers.

[@FragranceView]

Sure I'll let people know when it's ready and provide links and information and everything initially. Hopefully should be ready by June / July next year if everything goes well

[@benjaminhansen379]

@@theunthoughtsknown agreed, Peter has done a phenomenal thing with his channel here and definitely explore perfume as a hobby. Peter talked about Mandy After and she is an incredible person, I just came across her work literally yesterday and today watched a video by Peter where he talks about a book she wrote! I want to see her essential oil museum in Berkeley CA. There are lots of resources on perfume making and it's all good fun. Peter seems like a genuine and smart guy, that's what keeps me coming back to his videos...

[@jiyeon483]

Thank you for this advice I am 21 years old and I've been trying to make perfumes and it was hopeless for me because my parents want me to finish 4years of college and get a mediocre/stable job but I just can't help myself going back making perfumes. I literally spent 3 weeks thinking about my major and it has been so stressful to come to a decision. I am passionate about perfume and want to make an impact in the perfume community and it's very encouraging to hear you giving realistic advice.

[@jiyeon483]

And about a year ago was the day when I was looking at your (how to make perfume) video by accident and that's how I got into making perfumes I didn't even know about such a job that had both fun chemical experiment and artistic side also. THANK YOU! you inspire me

[@FragranceView]

Thank you, I am glad it was helpful for you!

[@jorgebach7956]

All your videos are great but these are the absolute best you do. They are what inspired me to start learning perfuming. Thanks for all you do, sir.

[@FragranceView]

Cheers!

[@DixieLiving]

Yes! This was very helpful. You always learn valuable things from people who apply a concerted effort to their passions. Thank you for your generosity. Continue forward boldly.

[@FragranceView]

Thank you

[@richardsandford2706]

@@FragranceView how many fragrances have you make my friend

[@richardsandford2706]

@@FragranceView I have 110 bottle fragrances

[@richardsandford2706]

@@FragranceView I have over 800 hundreds bottle of 25 year

[@fpgaguy]

thanks for doing these, One thing that might be helpful is a shopping list to get a small playground setup maybe in several budget ranges , perhaps it's already on your web site

[@wyomingpark]

Always helpful Peter. Great advice for beginners and even experienced. Keep em coming

[@FragranceView]

Thank you

[@f.brigette8807]

I make my own room spray for the bathroom: sweet orange, lavender, rubbing alcohol and filtered water. Simple and smells nice. Interested now in making my own perfume and playing with essential oils for a multi-faceted fragrance. Also, really into the low waste, DIY, low cost life style. Thanks for the video.

[@FragranceView]

That's great!

[@danlightened]

I don't think rubbing alcohol is a great thing to be inhaling. Rather, buy an essential oil ultrasonic diffuser. Only requires water, electricity and essential oils. No waste of any material either, except the use of electricity, although I don't think it consumes much electricity.

[@lisawilasinkala7286]

This video has been so helpful for me. You’ve planted something in me and given me the motivation to want to start acting on my aspirations now. Thank you so much❤️

[@FragranceView]

Thanks Lisa!

[@michellelea8511]

Love this... so valuable on many levels. Your talk about putting in the hours made me think back on this old 80’s show about a performing arts school in NYC, it was called “Fame”. The dance teacher is talking to her students as she marched around the studio and looked at them and said: “You want fame? Well fame costs. And here’s where you start paying... in sweat.” You gotta put in the time, no shortcuts.

[@FragranceView]

Only way to do anything properly!

[@maxlarsen]

yes they are right more perfume videos, recipes or formulas would be nice to try to

[@curioclassicperfumeguide]

Another excellent video. Looking forward to seeing more! Congratulations ...Keep up the great work !

[@philaerollet3249]

Hi Peter ! Thank you for this video ! Gives me a lot of hope, its great that you're spreading this message of positivity and showing that it is possible with determination. I'm currently Interning in Givaudan FF Paris in Marketing. I feel like I have just stumbled upon my passion, but my strongest and deepest wish now would be to become a perfumer. Having a Business background, and being 21, I feel concerned about how I can make this dream come true. I've been talking to perfumers and asking their advice and some of them make it seem like its possible, but others impossible. The getting in the school part is what scares me. Do you think its possible without a background in chemistry ? I'm 21.

[@FragranceView]

I know it is possible without chemistry background, I know of a famous perfumer that went to Firmenich and begged for a position as an apprentice, with no chemistry... and was accepted. I know the schools in France also accept people without chemistry backgrounds, you just have to prove your passion to them that it's what you really want to do, and they take that passion more importantly than chemistry.. Don't let anyone tell you that you can not do it, if you want it you can find a way to make it happen! Some of the perfumery schools are expensive though, and only accept a certain amount a year. So I think it's important to not be put off, I would be asking also directly to be an apprentice in the lab to help the perfumers and to learn either with Givaduan, IFF, Firmenich, Robertet, ask all the big companies, and ask repeatedly, not just once.

[@Daniel08353]

I will echo Peter’s last statement: *be persistent.* If you couldn’t get in the door you hoped for - find another entry, or source. There’s always a way. If not found: make a way - for you, and others. You *will* have resistance and daunting challenges. Utilize them to your advantage to learn, and become better. Challenges and obstacles *can* make you better in all aspects in life - if you let it. 🙂

[@tubereuse_criminelle]

This is an extremely inspiring video! I came across your channel today, watched few videos and can already picture myself a perfumer))))) ha, honestly, I've got the strange urge to smell things: anything I take in my hands I must smell. Used to work in the frags department quite a few years ago and loved it, but as a customer it's quite difficult to pick a perfume in store as I get nose fatique too fast (thanks to everyone who comes up to the counter, picks up a bottle and literally pours it all over themselves!! ghhhhaaar!!!)))) I bought Nudiflorum like that couple of months ago, nose full of Bottega Veneta L'Absolute (goodness, what a gorgeous luxurious LEATHER!!!) I was about to leave, but then was passing by Nasomatto counter and couldn't help but picking up Nudiflorum, my head went straight through the ceiling - it thrilled me that much!!!))))) I could smell euphoric leather from BV and full boar of Nudiflorum! I had to have it there and then! No reviews read, no longevity tests, I grabbed it and ran!! A week later i started missing the leather and now i miss it more and more.. Do you know by any chance a similar leathery fragrances with a possibly stronger leather accord and a serious longevity (BV only lasts on me 4 hours :-( And another question if you're not snoring away yet that is)) is it possible to purchase some raw materials from the websites you mentioned in your tutorials and try and recreate similar smell to BV, but lasting 12 + hours? THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS!

[@FragranceView]

I like the BV fragrances too myself, they don't last long on me either... you wouldn't be able to make it yourself no unfortunately. I am not aware of anything that smells exactly like it, but there are plenty of leather fragrances in the world, Memo Paris have a full range of Leather scents, Irish Leather smells straight up black leather and nothing else, with reasonable longevity, but there's quite a few in the range. It's missing all the green notes and resins that BV has though

[@tubereuse_criminelle]

@@FragranceView thanks for answering! Tried Tuscan Leather yesterday at the TF counter, lasting power is disappointing, one moderate spray and after couple of hours turned into skin smell with no sillage at all, quite balanced composition however, it reminded me of my granddad, goodness knows why though.. he never wore parfumes/aftershaves. I don't really know what to make of it as it could be a funny tester at the shop or just weaker formula compared to the original when it first came out. As for similar leather fragrance to BV believe it or not, i found it quite easily, Armani Cuir Amethyste. But I missed some bitter sweetness (oak moss?) from the original version. How long do the essential oils/molecules and such last after you open the bottle? I'm thinking of buying quite a few components to get acquainted with and later probably try and blend them, but don't want them to go off before I have chance to use them for perfume making. Thanks)

[@jadegrowsveg]

I love this advice! I've been a massage therapist and aromatherapist for over 10 years, and one of my clients has really been encouraging me to start creating natural perfume- I always give her a little bottle of the aromatherapy blends we make up for her and she just loves them. It's a daunting world, but I am expanding my collection, creating tinctures, and gradually learning as much as I can. I have to say, I'm totally hooked! This video was definitely inspiring! It can feel like a secret world at times- It's a little tricky finding information, but it is out there. I had a question for you Peter, have you made your own perfume tinctures? and if so, were you happy with the results? Thanks so much!!

[@FragranceView]

I tinctured Mandrake root, out of pure interest... smells interesting. I'd never be able to use it in a perfume though, it can make you "trip" it's toxic. I was just curious to what it smelled like, slightly nutty, earthy, vetiver like.unusual, shame really, it's quite good in aroma. I also tinctured Oakmoss just for the sake of it, but it's much weaker, really the absolute is what you need.

[@mabid8809]

Great video and really informative. Hope you make more videos of you making a perfume

[@FragranceView]

Cheers

[@beyondlimits697]

Hey Peter, I've been a subscriber for over a couple of years, have been revisiting your vids as my brother Peter has been into 'perfume' mode, research etc... we go (when able) on scent missions. I didn't appreciate how I recognise various things in scents. You blew me away with the 'perfumers can detect percentages'. Damn that's impressive. 👃 Anyway I took out my oils and made my bro have a smelling night, 3 nights ago (that was so fun and the association of the scent when you can't put your finger on it) and today i set him to watch a couple of your videos as you answer questions he's asking me. 🙈 So 'people like us' watch your vids. 😊 I started with aromatherapy 20 or so years ago, natural healing etc... some oohhh probably 10 years ago I was making nice smelling candles. Probably around a similar time I began to dabble in learning perfume making. And have been inconsistently in it since then. There were times that I would suffer with hellish migraines from intense scent environments - more with fragrance oils. Touch wood I have been ok of recent times. Same with some cleaning brands. I like your chillax, unpretentious style and enjoy your videos over many others. Also that your self taught. If the interest is there, teachers appear along ones journey. I admire what you have accomplished and thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and workings and knowledge. Much appreciated. Warmest wishes Monika

[@FragranceView]

Thank you Monika, appreciate the kindness

[@browpetj]

There are taught courses in the UK right? Presumably for adults looking at the cost and presentation. The autodidactic approach is easier than ever with the internet. I guess the percentage of people that get the jobs with travel and experience when they leave perfume school is pretty low (unfortunately). Better to choose a sound bet job then do what you have done mate. Nice work. There should be perfumers clubs meetings and stuff surely? Maybe my research thus far is not deep enough, but it seems that there is a lack of taught courses in the UK. Most ppl going into anything are not in for the long haul... Normally a taster is all ppl really want. They seem to pay alot for that stuff as far as I can see. Comprehensive looking taught courses going for hundreds of pounds in groups of 10 or more... Just that alone for a guy on the outside like me is an indicator of the value and potential of generating the finance to expand the number of humans aware of this stuff. Great channel.

[@aussiefragrances]

15:00 this was a great tip thank you! I would have made this mistake but now you've said it, it's pretty obviously. Especially when buying these little bottles in bulk. Weights will always vary.. 6 year old video but it has helped thank you. After all these years, I am going to finally try out perfumery, just for a hobby of course...

[@smellslikejosh2406]

It’s strange I’ve worked as a songwriter professionally and lately have stopped both in trade and in pleasure. I hope one day I can get back to that, but lately perfumery seems to have replaced music for me in many ways. I have had long term chronic illness that made music a bit tough just physically and energy wise but w perfume I’ve been able to learn and sample and try even when unable to leave the house. Now that I’m finally getting well enough to work, I’m finding I want rather to be in perfume related work instead of the music that made up much of my identity for so long. I don’t have a real point I guess, just interesting. Music and perfume have many similarities, and I think if I could experience the creative aspect I would really enjoy that. So I’ve begun learning all that I can. Who knows where it will go. But you and your videos have been a massive help and great inspiration. Thanks! -josh

[@FragranceView]

cheers Josh, keep strong. My guitar took a back seat the last couple of years also.. perfume does take over easily.

[@Hititup2121]

Hey Peter how are doing? Thank you for making this fragrance video. I try each and every day to be a better and better fragrance KZbin reviewer. You are so right I have to practice and practice to be a better person to know how to smell each fragrance note and take my time .

[@FragranceView]

I am doing ok, cheers Chris!

[@DonovanTwaddle]

Hey Peter! Love your videos, man! I have a couple of questions. First, what are you using to display your oils on your desk? And what are the tiers made of? You say don’t set them on plastic or wood, so are they made of glass? And where did you get them? The other thing is I keep reading that you need to dilute your oils, then add them to your blends and top off with perfumers alcohol, but in your videos, it appears your blending them full strength. Is that right? Or are they dilutions? The reason I ask is because it looks like they’re all displayed in the original bottles. Love what you do, Peter! These videos are extremely helpful. You’re the only one I’ve found that’s making videos like this. So thanks! 🙏🏼

[@FragranceView]

They're plastic spice racks from Amazing / 3 Tier ones, with a rubber lining that's wipeable, I don't mind if those get destroyed it's cheap enough to buy new ones. Though they're holding up very well.. Just avoid putting neat oils on wooden tables for the most part, or anything you don't want the colour getting taken from.. I accidentally placed some oil bottles on my leather blanket box, and it stripped the colouring from the leather. I blend mine personally mostly full strength, only certain oils do I dilute, like certain resins that are very thick, or spices like cinnamon that are very strong. - That's up to you if you want to dilute or not. Thank you - Check out Alora Dillan's channel, she does in depth tutorial videos too.

[@DonovanTwaddle]

FragranceView Thanks so much, mate! 🙏🏼 By the way, I love your positivity in this video. Mindset is super important, especially if you’re an entrepreneur making perfumes (or anything, really).

[@FragranceView]

Thank you!

[@netizen_62.]

Thanks for the content Pete! Really appreciate it.. Hope one day we're be able to meet if you visit Indonesia next time.. God speed!

[@FragranceView]

I'll probably pass through one day, I've gone all over that part of the world

[@netizen_62.]

@@FragranceView just tell me if you have any plans then.. I'll arrange my schedule

[@joep2302]

Your videos have been a big inspiration for me to start making perfumes. I am 17 years old and my biggest problem is the high cost of the oils and absolutes and things like a €200,- scale. So I feel like I'm wasting money if I'm just experimenting and practicing with something like a rose or jasmine absolute, but I feel like if I use a cheaper alternative I won't really learn the real stuff. Also, as a video suggestion, it would really help if you made a video focusing on the most useful accords and go a little bit more in depth about that topic.

[@FragranceView]

You don't need a fancy scale to start learning, that's only needed once you start creating final formulas you want to be legal / and to sell. but yeah the oils are not cheap unfortunately, though you can buy in smaller quantity like 5ml. Try looking up perfumery classes / workshops in your area .. .maybe there's something around

[@philip8920]

Thanks for sharing your experience here. I'm a landscape designer by day but I'm also passionate about perfumery. Your video titled how to make perfume was one of the catalysts driving me to persue fragrance as a hobby. I've always been interested in fragrances though. My first creations did smell crap, you were right but practice does make perfect. I do have an interest in natural materials as well as synthetics. Your tips and advice got me to the point where I won't stop learning. Have a great evening!

[@FragranceView]

I am glad I've helped in some way!! thank you!

[@jimr880]

Enjoyed...I'll have to watch the full-video on my commute into work tomorrow. Cheers!

[@FragranceView]

no worries Jim

[@jackburton4484]

Amazing content,humble host👍❤ I will take an online class with experimental perfume club in January can’t wait to learn,I have no idea where it will take me but I’m so eager to learn,already bought fragrant by Mandy Aftel that you mentioned it in a previous video I watched.instead of buying you a coffee I’ll buy a bottle of Gaea for Christmas 🙏🏻

[@FragranceView]

Don't need to buy a full bottle, just try a sample pack if you like to - thank you

[@lutska.botanica]

You are so well spoken and this was definitively a helpful video! Please keep sharing your thoughts, I love hearing your perspective on life, art and creation :) Cheers from Canada

[@FragranceView]

Cheers!

[@TheAltruisticMystic]

Peter! I hope you get this message. I am very curious to know if you would please give me any suggestions regarding a quality scale for weighing materials when creating perfume? I hope you are doing wonderfully! 😊

[@FragranceView]

I use Ohaus scales

[@Icyle]

@@FragranceView thank you so much!! 😊😊😊

[@fahmisyakir36]

That's pure inspiration! Thanks for your advice, Peter.

[@FragranceView]

no worries cheers

[@charleneherndon]

I am launching a candle and perfume line. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much!

[@FragranceView]

That's awesome, wish you all the best with it!!

[@charleneherndon]

Thank you

[@wildernessisland2573]

Nothing wrong with going to school at any age, as long as you can finance it and your time away from your regular job/career. I just got a master's degree (not in perfumery) a couple years ago and I'm in my 30s. It led to advancement in my career that would've taken a lot more time without it. I wouldn't shy away from starting a new career at any time by going to school or whatever it takes as long as it makes sense for you and your family. You only live once! However, I will probably end up as a self-taught perfumer who sought the guidance of anyone and everyone who knew what they were talking about. And a LOT of books.

[@elizabethyeboah8967]

Hi, Peter, Well done you doing good teaching, and I follow you since long time. Sincerely, Elizabeth.

[@FragranceView]

Thank you Elizabeth

[@Xdjaguar]

Wow! impressive video, thanks for this and the encouragement

[@FragranceView]

No problem, thank you

[@annbecouarn6958]

I enjoyed this Peter..I'm just a hobbyist and collector of perfume ( don't know why really I have some awful perfumes in my collection lol blind buys ) grateful for your advice here , hope you let us know when you have your house up and running . I found getting supplies from perfumers apprentice so expensive now with shipping which is a shame ( I'm here in uk) I've discovered pell wall and plush folly who would you recommend ?

[@FragranceView]

Hermitage Oils in Italy are good quality natural - the other in the UK is Bristol Botanicals but they're more expensive than Hermitage

[@abdullahroman4405]

Really appreciate your advice.. I really inspired by your advices. I think I am the most beneficial person from your videos. Its makes me understand the industry working ,help me get the answer of lots of questions. Help me finds the source of materials and where to start ,how to start .. u played a major role in my journey as a perfumer.. if everything goes well soon I am going to launch my brand and u will be the first person if getting my sample 😊😊

[@FragranceView]

Thank you very much :)

[@mroz9391]

Awesome topic and coverage Peter!! Enjoyed it!

[@FragranceView]

Cheers buddy

[@AMS-oj7vo]

I repeat your Advice 10 Times. Thanks for Those little Words Which have Great Meaning. Thanks man.

[@scotleather1964]

Thanks for your input. Really appreciated.

[@saunterscamper3952]

This is so encouraging to the promising perfumer. 🤗 thank you.

[@cryptoconman]

I absolutely love this video. I want to purchase your fragrance and I’m excited to star my journey into creating amazing fragrance

[@hrushikeshvyas4492]

Bro !! Outstanding piece of words. I think you literally just meant everything for me only. I am perfume enthusiast and want to start my career in perfumery. Thanks a lot cheers.

[@relaxdisconnect]

Thank you for taking the time to share all your knowledge.

[@sarahw641]

Another great video Peter thank you. I get what you say about playing the guitar etc. I play too and you do really have to put the time and effort in to obtain good results. It's exactly the same when making fragrances!

[@FragranceView]

Thanks Sarah

[@AmuraLee]

Thank you so much for sharing thoughts, suggestions, and your time. Your videos inspiring me!

[@Feuerraderz1]

Very good video, Peter. Valuable for anyone, really.

[@FragranceView]

thank you

[@graysonmichael9696]

Always informative and of value to people . Thanks Peter... And one question, do you ever dilute your materials before blending? It's the smartest decision i've made so far when perfuming. Absolute life saver.

[@FragranceView]

I personally don't, I like to use them un-diluted, but certainly materials I do.. like my resins labdanum and such... those are 80% and my vanilla absolute / cocoa absolute all 80% - certain other very strong materials I'll take right down to 1 or 2% sometimes 10% just on the pure power of them alone, sometimes you only want a very small hint.. at full strength they're too strong.

[@FragranceView]

the 80% is just to make them fluid enough to work with easily, instead of having to heat them up first to use them

[@mattl7424]

Looking to become a perfume myself or deciding if I’m more interested in the marketing of perfumery . Debating if I have to get a chemistry degree to become a perfumer . Many say it’s essential. I’m 29 in September.

[@FragranceView]

Chemistry degree is not essential, many perfumers do not have one..

[@mattl7424]

@@FragranceView ahh ok. I’ve become very interested in perfumery in the last 3 years . Starting with angels share and some drags from Navitus Parfums. My nose changed a bit to where angels share has become too sweet for me . Beginning to like darker / more complex scents

[@parfumsdusita]

it is always fun to watch Peter 👍🏻

[@BlainsTube]

Thank you for shooting straight with us.

[@FragranceView]

* bang bang *

[@elizabethkhaneja8334]

Thanks for the video. I just recently started making fragrances, and it is really nice to watch material by someone who seems to generally care. I subscribed and will watch more! Side note, I noticed we have very similar tastes in commercial perfumes. Based on your review choices, anyhow. Cheers from Canada!

[@FragranceView]

Thanks Elizabeth

[@riskdesigns]

Thanks for this video I make or try to make my own Perfumes what I struggle with is percentages of certain mixes ie 10-1 rose Otto and Jasmin is it enough can I afford to use some much rose Otto experimenting so I tend to do small 2 ml mixes and many of them , everything I have tried and learned has been inspired by you though Pete so keep it up!! bases to work from like your how to make a fragrance video helped a lot , without giving your secrets away some basic accord videos would really help people

[@FragranceView]

you can if you want to dilute all of your oils down to say 10% dilution, then you have much bigger quantity to play around with for experiments

[@gregs7720]

An amateur's advantage over the formally-educated-Grasse-types is the ability to break rules he/she did not even know existed. Thanks for the videos!

[@FragranceView]

Certainly not wrong

[@ssc4153]

Starting out with making new scents.....what would you say a base formula would end up being.....5 ml...10 ml? I would like to start slow and in smaller quantities so that I don't waste product and have to start all over again, so what base amount would you suggest to stat with? Thank you by the way Peter, you are so knowledgeable, I went shopping today to pick up a few things and also have a full cart at the perfumers apprentice....thanks to your suggestion. So let me know about the base amount and maybe a small list of the oils that would be best to start out with....it would be greatly appreciated!

[@shipwreck9146]

Because of your channel, I do perfumery as a hobby, and I've made a number of scents, some came out awful, some came out wonderful. The fragrance that I put the most work into was one I made for my girlfriend, she loves it, and people often ask her what she's wearing when she wears it. How often do you use basenotes forums to learn stuff? I almost exclusively use that when I'm figuring stuff out.

[@FragranceView]

That's awesome man, nice! Don't use base notes very often personally, but now and then I'll google a certain topic and it will pop up with a base notes thread which I'll read

[@jema09]

Thank you for all the wonderful content you share. It's really hard to get most of the perfume making material like fragrance oils in Kenya :(

[@danlightened]

I'm 30 and trying to self learn. The issue is, most articles/KZbin videos are either too basic or too advanced. I'm sampling as many perfumes as I can, kinda understand the fragrance wheel and everything, but when it comes to straight up blending oils, I know as much as you summarised in your video 'How to make perfume, start to finish.' I'm having a hard time trying to get a feel for the essential oils. Like, if I want to mix 2 essential oils, how many ratios should I try out? Like 1:10, 1:4, 1:2? And it's said, oils smell different upon dilution. What's the best way to dilute and in what ratios? (The aim at present, is to get acquainted with the smell of the essential oil itself.) And if I liked a certain oil at a dilution, do I still need to dilute if I am adding another 5-6 oils?

[@FragranceView]

You have to try all ways, then you understand.. otherwise you won't ever know. So you do experiments to find out the results. If you want to dilute, the typical is 10% You can use the diluted material with other materials that are not diluted, but you'd use your nose to judge the level in which you're happy with the scent. The point is to use your nose and stop when your nose is happy..

[@danlightened]

@@FragranceView Hmm. Basically, I've got around 10 essential oils and I'm trying to get my nose acquainted with them; individually as well as by blending them in different ratios. I'm ready to try all the ways but I'm not aware of the various methods that are there. I only know about the Jean carles method from your video.

[@ashfaque_1]

Thank you very much, Peter. Few weeks ago, I made the mistake of adding a bit too much cumin in an attar I was making. We're not friends at the moment! Anyway, as you said, mistakes are a valuable lesson. Cheers :)

[@FragranceView]

Always learning

[@martinmoore8216]

I so love your workshops. Thank you for sharing your experience wisdom and motivation. M

[@FragranceView]

Cheers!

[@jayward238]

Excellent video. You are an inspiration. I'm studying perfumery on my on and am ready to start buying oils. Your videos are a huge help. I would love to see more on this matter. I had thought about doing reviews here on KZbin but I'm just not a good speaker. I really appreciate your passion for perfumery. Just out of curiosity, could you tell me one of your favorite fragrances? I'm buying lots of samples from different houses and am finding alot of gems. I just wondered what you liked, you have a great way of deciphering the notes and quality. Thanks again, I'm a huge fan.

[@FragranceView]

Fort & Manle are a house I am enjoying wearing a lot recently, Fatih Sultan Mehmed is beautifully done

[@jayward238]

@@FragranceView I will definitely check them out. Thank you so much for your time.

[@benavelarde5415]

This is great advice .Thank you for this informative information Pete.

[@FragranceView]

No worries cheers Ben

[@benavelarde5415]

Just added you on Instagram also 👍👍

[@hairogamer9537]

great advice peter. do you have the dilution formula? for instance if you have 1 g of pure musk ketone and need to bring it down to 20% concentrate. how much (g) of alcohol you need to add. also the formula for 30ml of compound concentrate to dilute down to 20% EDP.

[@FragranceView]

120grams of Alcohol to 30grams Concentrate, would give you 150g Total weigh / 20% of that is the perfume concentrate

[@berta2771]

Very helpful Peter, well done! You are such an amazing inspiration for me. Would you be able to recommend some good perfume courses in the UK also maybe supplyiers etc... Thanks again

[@FragranceView]

You can do beginner courses with Sarah McCartney at 4160 Tuesdays in London, you can book through her website.. Suppliers, depends on what kind of materials you want to buy / synthetics or naturals

[@berta2771]

FragranceView thank you so much. I prefer natural ones. We are wholesalers of 2 organic brands primavera and soil in the UK. I am searching for some good synthetic ones as well and absolutes as hermitage oils are closed now? ..thanks again😊

[@FragranceView]

Hermitage Oils moved to Italy, and he's on a holiday at the moment... but I think he's due back in a couple of weeks! - another one for naturals is Bristol Botanicals, based in the UK.

[@FragranceView]

for synthetics, Chris from Pell Wall is the most easy option for being based in the UK, otherwise order from the US

[@suejinlee4330]

Hello Peter, this is my very first time watching your video but I'm really glad that I did. I've rarely watched long videos on youtube with patience but this video was so good that I even took some notes while watching it. I absolutely agree on your thoughts about staying positive, and every point you made sounds so true and important. Thank you for such a nice video! I got lots of hope from this:)

[@frankmaurice88]

You’re amazing. Thank you for taking the time!

[@saunterscamper3952]

Wasting money on scale vs. wasting money on raw material used up faster. I used up some materials while waiting for my 0.001g scale to arrive for 3 weeks. I saved money since buying the sensitive scale.

[@sdhute]

I like making fragrance but I will say it’s way way harder then I imagined.

[@FragranceView]

yup

[@denisemendenhall2181]

If it was easy, everyone would be a pro at doing it. 😉

[@anndeelee2268]

Hey Peter, thanks for the great videos. What are your thoughts on natural vs synthetic fragrance?

[@FragranceView]

Depends on personal taste..

[@qaidikramuddin]

I haven't watched the video yet but I already like it. Keep it up.

[@FragranceView]

cheers

[@saloneffects]

Your videos are very informative and easy to follow. I'm enjoying learning from you.

[@bassama6958]

Very useful information and advises Peter! What are your best synthetic materials that can help with natural blends project and last longer? please do more of such videos

[@FragranceView]

Might do some videos around that.. but I really don't use synthetics myself in my own things. You could make use of synthetic woods and musks to help longevity

[@bassama6958]

what about iso e super ?

[@FragranceView]

that falls in to synthetic woods to me

[@TheTreeWhereWeSatOnce]

Very interesting how you share your knowledge about perfumery. Which were the first ten materials that you bought to start training your nose?

[@FragranceView]

I am actually not sure I remember!! years ago I think I accidentally started with "fragrance oils" which were like synthetic blends of things, poor quality, not at all for perfume use.. then I started buying essential oils after that. I think the first I order I ever made was from Perfumers Apprentice and it was a mixture of a few naturals and a few synthetics..

[@pamelapam4698]

Thank you Peter I have learnt so much from you.

[@FragranceView]

I am glad! thanks!

[@tomprice3258]

Great 👍 advice! Thanks so much!

[@waleedhassan2182]

Please do more positive videos like this you are very much inspiring brother.

[@blueghost4121]

I notice that I gravitate more towards base note scents. I purchased from Perfumers Apprentice for the first time last week and ended up getting all these base notes. What are good top notes or middle notes I can use to balance out these base notes? I currently have Timbersilk, black agar, isobornyl acetate and a few others. I'm trying to achieve a really nice mens fragrance.

[@FragranceView]

It's all personal taste to be honest, probably look towards some note break down for mens fragrances you enjoy.. and go from there, typical would be citrus and spices like grapefruit and cardamom

[@asalzandi1581]

that was really helpful, I watched this video when I had no hope for starting anything any more ! thanks a lot :) Xx

[@KingdomPerfumes]

Hey Peter, I remember you had great videos for how to create your own perfumes but it seems you took them down. Those were highly valuable. Any idea when you will replace them? Or at the very least where can I obtain the VERY BEST quality essential oils for my craft?

[@FragranceView]

I'll make new ones soon - Eden Botanicals is a good source for naturals in the USA

[@KingdomPerfumes]

@@FragranceView Awesome! thank you Peter! You are the second person that recommended Eden.

[@sultanalriyami6647]

could you make a video of making a tobacco based perfume please with no secrets

[@irinatanase5944]

Awesome video! You re such an inspiration! This video rang a bell in my mind, thank you for your honest opinion and information! This trully motivated me, congrats!

[@firstbegin9123]

I loved the "having a standard" talk. Helped me see that I can break thru self-imposed limits. Thx you!

[@jankucera8505]

best frag channel

[@Wilsonfifty2]

Hi Peter, Great videos on the fantastic subject of perfumery, your vids are very informative & educational, thanks keep going. You mention Oud & agarwood a lot not to sure if they are associated but they are oils I would really like to try but having trouble finding a seller, any suggestions. Also really good playing on that guitar video, more of that would be nice if or when you get time. Cheers

[@FragranceView]

Agarwood is the term given to type of wood that contains Oud. Within the agarwood is the oud oil, they steam distill it to get the oud essential oil from the wood.. I buy mine from Ensar Oud. He sells both Agarwood chips and pure Oud Oil

[@Wilsonfifty2]

Thanks for that Peter I did see the video where you mentioned his name but did not realise you purchased the oil from him, will google him. Look forward to your next vid. Cheers Guy.

[@catalinacodreanu6699]

What a useful video! Thanks so much for encouraging us! What company you recommend contacting for the bottles?

[@FragranceView]

Would depend on the country you live in.. if you're in USA, Perfumers Apprentice sell a handful of different types, in the UK you can try Plush Folly for basic, or Poch Pac

[@catalinacodreanu6699]

@@FragranceView thank you for your kind answer! I could see that they sell normal bottles, the ones you can find on amazon etc. What I would have wanted to know is if you know a glass company that produces perfume bottles and can possibly make any model, including hand-made glass work. Thank you in advance!

[@FragranceView]

For custom blown bottles, you'll need to order tens of thousands of bottles, they don't make small quantity because a custom mould is made. It would cost a very large amount of money.. I'd recommend stock bottles to most people, unless you have a lot of disposable money, and a large storage area, you'd have many pallets of boxes to store...

[@catalinacodreanu6699]

@@FragranceView Thank you! Very useful! I wish you all the best with your perfumes!