An Introduction to Creating Your Own Perfume

A comprehensive 48-page guide to the art and science of perfumery.

This booklet is designed for independent perfumers, hobbyists, and fragrance enthusiasts who want to create their own perfumes with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this resource provides the essential knowledge needed to craft well-balanced, high-quality fragrances.

What’s Inside:

• Two original fragrance wheels that map scent categories in a fresh, intuitive way.
• Detailed top, middle, and base note tables for both natural and synthetic materials.
• Illustrated guides on formulation, blending, maceration, and filtration.
• Best practices for ingredient sourcing, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Insights into fragrance evaluation, marketing, and pricing.

This is more than just a beginner’s guide—it’s a practical, expert-crafted resource that distills years of research and experience into a structured and accessible format.

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What others are saying

“James does a lot of work creating community for fragrance aficionados in Seattle. As a working perfumer, I wanted to support James and check out his method of teaching. If you are new to perfumery or if you're intermediate and want to level up, this is one of the best resources you can find on the internet. While there are a lot of free guides out there, you get what you pay for. This book is an absolute wealth of information and you get to benefit from James' deep knowledge. I will definitely point people interested in perfumery to this resource!” – Jen Siems, Immortal Perfumes (thank you, Jen!)