How to set up your perfumery workstation for the first time

[@miseeire8832]

Excellent video Sam, If I was starting out these days, I would have definitely got one of those starter kits. Fair play to you. For people who are getting into it now, this is exactly what they need to get started.

[@DawahDigital]

Crazy how I was just thinking about this and get Sam’s videos recommended 👍🏼

[@e.rvanrood7373]

Same here!!!!!!

[@peteroleary9447]

A (technical) word about scales: The 3 important specifications are: 1) *Resolution.* This is the same as digits past the decimal point. Otherwise called precision. 2) *Capacity.* This is the maximum weight that the scale can be loaded at without damage.Typically scales can be overloaded somewhat, but do so with caution. 3) *Accuracy.* This value reflects how close the scale will measure compared to a known standard. Typically expressed as ±X%, meaning the scale will display a value that is the correct weight within a specified percentage of the measured value.

[@justaddlight]

You nailed it about the 3 metric decimal places. Some scales only go 2 decimals metric, but 3 decimals imperial (oz). Important to go as sensitive as you can with a max of +/- 0.001 g/mL sensitivity. As for the racks...I'd feel much safer with a little lip along the edge of the desk! 😅 Just as a precaution, you know. A manipulatable/swingable tablet holder that anchors to the floor and not the desk (so it doesn't move when you bump the counter) wouldn't go amiss either! I find the boom arms more stable than a gooseneck myself. I even put a 25 lbs barbell weight on the base of mine just to be sure. 😁 Voice commands on a tablet free up the hands anyway. Loved the vid Sam! 👍

[@yosoyyuenyuen]

I downloaded your app few days ago, the professionalism is insane

[@oboealto]

Congratulations for the new and sleek workstation, and thanks for the invaluable tips, Sam!

[@sammacer]

Thank you

[@Starfacestar1200]

New to the world of fragrance and perfumery. Love your passion, videos and how you lay everything out so thank you! Also you’re very attractive 🔥

[@sammacer]

Thanks, good luck with your perfumery!

[@Omgthebarber]

@@sammacerhow can I work with you

[@surrealbeauty4520]

Can’t thank you enough for this in depth video. I’d like to see you create some kind of accord in real time.

[@csabapargariu1177]

Yet another useful video! Thanks Sam and looking forward to see you blending!

[@ricqueooliver4146]

Aloha Sam, hope all is well with you. Thank you for this great tutorial, it is greatly appreciated! BTW, I am still in love with and wearing Amber Shadow, it truly is a wonderful fragrance!

[@sammacer]

Thank you, all is well with me, hopefully likewise with you too. Really glad you’re still enjoying Amber Shadow :)

[@yosoyyuenyuen]

Have you thought of buying lab pipette and only changing the tips ? That would be more convenient in terms of weighing and also disposing

[@ezaezx]

I hope you see this, how much essential oils is recommended for a 16OZ bottle? I'm trying to make a big batch but cant find any concrete information. Would 1.7 ounces of essential oil work for a 16 OZ bottle?

[@elfillari]

Very very interesting and very serious approaching to the blending the juices!😊

[@mom019]

I have a similar amount I find the best way for me to set up alphabetically and when ordering materials I also label the odour descriptions on each bottle. I also use Storage Organizer Bins they are useful as you can stack over each other without the risk of ever falling. My work station is my desk with spacious rows of shelves.

[@Reina.Nijinsky]

Mazel Tov on ur new place 🙌🏼 hello from NYC 🍎

[@joelpoel7830]

Hello, exactly what I needed. But why don’t you use bottles with a pipette in the cap? Thinking of all the waste

[@sammacer]

The raw materials slowly evaporate through the rubber tops over time. If there was a good solution which was more eco friendly I’d advocate that instead but I haven’t ever come across one

[@fpsxarti1048]

Hello everyone, I have a question. I tried mixing bergamot, frankincense, and vanilla together, each with 10 drops, and filled the rest with alcohol, but it doesn't smell good at all. What did I do wrong?

[@--------RR007----------]

Can you do another discount on your classes?

[@anusuresh3219]

Sir please share Givenchy reserve prive perfume formula

[@yosoyyuenyuen]

Polycone liner cap is great

[@okok433]

The real treasure 🎉👍

[@العقيلي-ف7و]

Hello, great video really enjoyed it. As someone who grows more and more interested in perfumery; I think it would be great if you made a video (or series of videos) explaining how to start perfumery as a beginner. Perhaps even a paid course, just something that could be a resource إن شاء الله. Btw if anyone has any tips/recommendations for me as I am a complete beginner who wants to pursue perfumery; I’d appreciate it.

[@sammacer]

Glad you enjoyed my video! I have lots of beginner videos scattered across my channel and I do also have an online course where I explain everything from start to finish in an easy to follow order which can be found here: www.perfumerystudent.com

[@chams94]

You never talked about aging and maceration Can you explain it

[@PlantswithCoffee]

Really love it…

[@nestor6355]

This is way way way harder with cats xD

[@sammacer]

😂

[@superaak]

Really useful tips. ❤

[@Kibran99]

Is there a Formulair application on PC or Android or its equivalent?

[@sammacer]

Working on it

[@mah1622]

Great video, thanks! Which scale do you personally use?

[@sammacer]

I use either The Fragrance Foundry one from the video or my old Kern one from long before we got those made. Mostly whichever is on hand although have a slight preference for the Kern one for speed whereas The Fragrance Foundry one is better for larger amounts, it also has the wall pug which is nice.

[@mah1622]

@@sammacerokay that helped a lot. Thanks for your honest opinion:)

[@JesusisLord7770]

Do you sell fragrances?

[@sammacer]

Yes, over at my brand Zurai (link in description)

[@JesusisLord7770]

Do you have the one that smells like rain for sale?

[@sammacer]

You can get the accord over at The Fragrance Foundry if you live in the UK

[@JesusisLord7770]

@@sammacer I live in the US :/

[@jesusbandz]

What are you’re thoughts on famous designers? I’m very young and bought tons of them and now I’m seeing there toxic and damage health😓

[@sammacer]

I don’t think famous designers would risk selling toxic perfumes

[@Divyv520]

Hey Man , Really Nice Video . I was wondering if I could help you with more High Quality and engaging editing with maintaining a brand colour to your youtube channel which can help you to get more engagement in your videos and Build your Unique Personal Brand . Pls lmk what do you think ?

[@sammacer]

I’m not currently looking for an editor but thank you

[@amaladiguna8873]

I have never organized my bottles in my life and have had to keep looking for the right ingredient and dilution by the traditional method of picking it up one by one and seeing if its the right one. Your method should fix that issue, but I predict it to be a pain to do 😢 Oh and if you are going to buy a scale when starting out, the jewelery scale is much better than a kitchen scale, much more responsive.😊

[@sammacer]

What do you think would be a pain about it?

[@ryanappelbaum8168]

bro are you like 6' 4"??? you look tall as hell lmao. good video by the way, super informational

[@sammacer]

Cheers and yeah almost

[@MamvaMamva]

Poland is being screwed over on steam when it comes to localised prices and it is no different in your app. How come US is $40 and in Poland it’s $51. I wonder if Switzerland and Nordics are cheaper here too, don’t get me wrong, I’m all in for supporting but having one of the highest prices when it comes to localised prices is making me refuse to pay. Poles were boycotting steam and it did work to some degree, we do not earn more than Americans/Brits/Germans and Scandies to pay more for same service

[@sammacer]

Very interesting, I never knew anything about that - price rounding is done automatically by Shopify to allow people to pay in local currencies so it will be down to their algorithm. However, you do not have to pay in local currency on The Fragrance Foundry - you can scroll to the bottom of the website and change it to United Kingdom and pay in GBP. Since this is the base currency before rounding it will always be the cheapest way to pay.

[@MamvaMamva]

@@sammacer thanks, that’s the way to go I guess

[@SarahMcCartney4160]

Isn't a pre-dilution the thing you have before it's diluted? Once it's diluted it's a dilution. Says your local friendly grammar nerd. 😄

[@schnuuuu]

It's BS but it is funny. I love you. :D

[@SarahMcCartney4160]

@@schnuuuu seriously though, we call them dilutions, not pre-dilutions. It's Millenials that add pre- to everything. They pre-add stuff.

[@schnuuuu]

@@SarahMcCartney4160 Ok ok, you got me on that.

[@SarahMcCartney4160]

@@schnuuuu 😁🖖🏻

[@sammacer]

Funny you say that Sarah - I always used to use the term dilution too; it was another fragrance KZbinr I heard saying “pre dilution”, and despite also thinking “that’s wrong” I liked the way that it distinguishes it into a memorable perfumery specific concept which I felt was helpful for beginners. I started using the terms interchangeably and now it all comes down to the weather and which side of bed I get out of in the morning…