Frag Head Day 2: Fragrance Families & Perfume Structure

Schedule

Wednesday
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

📍 DIY Scent Studio
4007 University Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22030

About This Class

Have you ever wondered why some perfumes feel fresh and sparkling, while others are warm, creamy, or mysterious?

Frag Head Day 2 explores the architecture of fragrance. You'll discover how perfumes are structured, how fragrance families are classified, and how perfumers use natural and synthetic materials to create balance, character, and emotion.

Through guided smelling exercises and a hands-on formulation workshop, you'll begin thinking beyond individual ingredients and learn how complete fragrances are designed.

No previous experience is required.

What You'll Learn

Perfume Structure

Discover how perfumes evolve over time through top, heart, and base notes while learning about volatility, evaporation, diffusion, tenacity, and fragrance balance.

Olfactive Families & Facets

Explore the language of modern perfumery through guided smelling exercises featuring:

• Citrus
• New Freshness
• Aromatic
• Marine / Watery
• Aldehydic
• Green
• Fresh Floral
• Heady Floral
• Fruity
• Woody
• Musky & Powdery
• Spicy
• Gourmand
• Leather

Learn how professional perfumers recognize fragrance families, textures, atmosphere, and emotional direction.

Natural vs. Synthetic Materials

Understand the differences between essential oils, absolutes, resins, aroma molecules, bases, and accords while exploring how modern perfumery combines nature and chemistry to create innovative fragrances. You'll also learn about sustainability, IFRA safety standards, and responsible sourcing.

Facet Study Perfume Creation Lab

Apply what you've learned by creating your own fragrance based on a chosen olfactive direction.

Choose from themes such as:

• Citrus Cologne
• Green Tea Freshness
• Clean Musk Floral
• Woody Fresh
• Soft Gourmand
• Marine Citrus

You'll learn how to:

• Plan a fragrance formula
• Build using drop-count methodology
• Evaluate balance and structure
• Refine and improve your composition like a professional perfumer.

What's Included

✔ Professional instruction

✔ Guided smelling sessions

✔ Premium fragrance materials

✔ Printed Frag Head workbook

✔ Formula planning worksheet

✔ Facet Study Perfume Creation Lab

✔ All perfume-making materials

✔ Complimentary lunch

✔ Coffee, tea & light refreshments

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for:

• Fragrance enthusiasts
• Beginners interested in perfumery
• Artists & designers
• Creative professionals
• Anyone who wants to understand how perfumes are truly built

No previous experience is required.

Continue Your Fragrance Journey

This class is Day 2 of the Frag Head 3-Day Intensive Program.

You may attend this class on its own, or continue your journey with Day 3: From Concept to Signature Perfume. If you'd like the complete educational experience, the full 3-Day Frag Head Intensive Program is also available through the DIY Scent Studio Eventbrite profile.