Scent Design & Formula Building

Scent Design & Formula Building Masterclass

Our Scent Design & Formula Building online Masterclass is part of International Perfume Foundation curriculum.

This masterclass teaches you the techniques, the organization and the codes of good practice in order to compose a natural perfumery formula in a professional way. You will study with Françoise Rapp everything you need to know, from composition techniques to purely technical skills in weighing, organizing your perfume organ, designing files with all the elements of each natural raw material. This masterclass professionalizes your work and allows you to address production and regulatory units in a serious and professional way.

Each of our courses provide you with the option to pay in multiple payments

What you will learn as part
of the Masterclass

You will become professional in composing formulas and technical files
You will receive during the class the following documents :
Note that Excel documents have automated calculation formulas: - Raw material stock sheet (excel) - List of suppliers of professional scales - 2 documents of the 6 steps to follow according to the two methods taught. - 2 formulation calcul tables according to each method - 1 formulation table to communicate to your customers - 1 production process table for the formula production unit - 1 production sheet for the formula production unit - 1 structured draft sheet if you like to take your notes manually during the creation process - Examples of technical documents: technical data sheet, safety data sheet, IFRA certificate, Allergen certificate which will be seen in detail during the course so that you fully understand each piece of information
You will learn how to set-up the organisation of your perfume organ : from selecting the natural essences to the right suppliers.
You will learn what technical files are required, how to read the important information for production and regulatory purposes.
You will learn the major methods of composing a well balanced natural perfume formula that fits your project.
You will learn how to build your formula calcul tables : from ration. density to price calculation and INCI names.

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The Scent Design & Formula Building Objectives

WEEK 1 – Raw material organisation & technical information

Learn how to choose your raw material palette and set-up your perfume organ
Overview of the raw material technical documents needed from suppliers
Learn to build your technical files
Learn the technical information from each ingredient

WEEK 2 – Formula composition skills

Learn how the major methods to build a formula
Learn which method is the perfect fit for your project
Formula evaluation, revision and adjustments
Sampling trials: codes and labelling, packaging

WEEK 3 – Formula technical skills

Create your formula excel sheets: ratio, density, different pricing, INCI names,
Learn how to translate your formula into a production sheet
Formula samples coding & labelling

WEEK 4 – Formula pricing

Learn how to create a cost efficiency formula
The major mistakes to avoid

Length of the course: 4 weeks

The course includes International Perfume Foundation (IPF) Certificate and it completes the fundamental courses of French Natural Perfumery and Perfumotherapist.

The Logistics

Every Monday you will receive 1 module and documents via Wetransfer
After each session, you fill out the assessment of the week. A final assessment is mailed out at the end of the program.
A Facebook group is available for students to share their experiences. There is no obligation to be part of the student lounge, but it is there if you wish

Once your final exam is complete and the score validated by Françoise Rapp, you will receive the certificate of completion in the post, signed by International Perfume Foundation. This letter is the key, which allows you to be part of a great network of highly skilled and valuable international professionals.
Remember, Françoise Rapp is available at any time throughout the process to answer questions and concerns you may have via zoom or mail.

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After Graduation

Graduates of the International Perfume Foundation certification program have a wide range of potential careers to explore after their learning journey, including:

The Monthly Enrolment Dates

2023

January 9
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 2

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than two weeks before the start date of the course to be eligible for a refund, less a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the start date of the course, but 72 hours before the start of the course are eligible for a refund less 20% of the full registration price. Failure to appear at the program with no written cancellation 72 hours prior to the program will result in complete forfeiture of the registration fee. Registrations are non-transferable. Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email to [email protected] and Françoise will reply with a written acknowledgement.