Karen Gilbert Perfume Making Tips

Karen Gilbert Perfume Making Tips - How To Make Perfume, Perfume Masterclasses, Online Perfume Tutorials and Perfume Blogs - Author of Perfume, the Art & Craft of Fragrance and Perfumery teacher at www.onlineperfumeschool.com #karengilbert
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Want to make your own perfume or learn more about fragrance?
Always wanted to create your own fragrance? Now’s your chance! This free guide will teach you how to pick your favorite scents, mix them into a custom perfume, and experiment with different combinations. Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step guide has all the tips and tricks you need. Click to read the full article and begin making your own perfume. #karengilbert
Black Friday Special - Foundations of Fragrance
In this episode, Karen shares valuable insights on transitioning from experimentation to a more structured approach in perfumery. Karen discusses common challenges such as feeling overwhelmed by raw materials, creating balanced accords, and translating ideas into finished fragrances. #karengilbert
Black Friday Special - Foundations of Fragrance
In this episode, Karen shares valuable insights on transitioning from experimentation to a more structured approach in perfumery. Karen discusses common challenges such as feeling overwhelmed by raw materials, creating balanced accords, and translating ideas into finished fragrances. #karengilbert
Scent Shift Part 1 -  How Fragrance Influences Emotions
This week’s episode marks the first in a series of shows inspired by Karen’s ‘Scent Shift’ programme, which looks at how scent can be a tool for meditation and wellbeing. In this first part, Karen is looking specifically at how fragrance interacts with our brains to influence our emotions. #karengilbert
Reframing Your Thoughts and Fears - How a Mindset Change Can Take You to the Next Level
Running a successful perfume business doesn’t just require someone who can blend materials to create a sweet scent, or someone who can market effectively. A truly successful perfume business also requires someone with the right mindset. That’s why, this week on the show, Karen is taking a break from regular programming and presenting an interactive episode designed to change your mindset. #karengilbert
Reframing Your Thoughts and Fears - How a Mindset Change Can Take You to the Next Level
Running a successful perfume business doesn’t just require someone who can blend materials to create a sweet scent, or someone who can market effectively. A truly successful perfume business also requires someone with the right mindset. That’s why, this week on the show, Karen is taking a break from regular programming and presenting an interactive episode designed to change your mindset. #karengilbert
Beyond the Scroll - The Positive Impact of Social Media on Your Business
After receiving a couple of emails from people who were reluctant to join Karen’s online workshops because they were to be hosted on Facebook, Karen has been inspired to produce an episode on social media. Whilst social media is ever present in our lives and can be seen to have negative effects on our health and wellbeing, if you use it correctly, it can be an extremely powerful tool for business. #karengilbert
Scent as Story - How to Build a Brand that Captivates
This week on the show Karen is joined by Viola Levy, journalist, founder of branding agency ‘Smart, Beauty Creative” and host of the Smart Beauty podcast, a show for beauty business owners who are looking to hone their brand voice. Getting the story of your brand and your products right is essential, and can be the difference between success and failure. #karengilbert
Slow and Steady Wins the Race - Why Rushing Will Only End in Disaster
Karen recently received an email asking for her advice on launching a perfume brand. However, the author of the email had only given themselves a 6 month deadline to get everything ready to launch. Karen’s instant reaction - “This is not enough time.” Perfume making is not just a science, it’s an art. And, like all art, it can’t be rushed. #karengilbert
It Takes Time - Growing Your Brand Piece by Piece with Liz Grech
This week Karen is joined by Liz Grech, an alumni of Karen’s Artisan Perfumery Mastermind course and founder of Olentium, a perfume brand based in Malta. Liz started her career as a journalist before the birth of her son unexpectedly moved her into the world of fragrance. #karengilbert
An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 3 Amber
Karen is continuing her in-depth look at different fragrance families. This week, she’s taking a look at the misunderstood Chypre family. Created in 1917, the chypre family of fragrances has never been considered the best or most popular but has stood the test of time, and the family continues to grow with new subcategories being added year on year. #karengilbert
An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 5 Fougere
This week marks the fourth and final part of Karen’s mini-series on fragrance families. And, she’s ending the series with one of the most important families - Fougere. Created over a century ago, Fougere has had an immense impact on the perfume industry, from its pioneering use of synthetics to its worldwide appeal with the launch of ‘Brut’. In this episode, Karen tells you all you need to know about Fougere! #karengilbert
An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 5 Fougere
This week on the show, Karen is taking a break from regular programming and presenting you all with a diary-style episode after spending the last week thinking about staying in alignment with your actions, not just in business, but in life. In this episode Karen covers what it means to stay true to your values and creative goals, the importance of avoiding the shoulds, and her top tips for achieving a work-life balance so that you can stay in perfect alignment. #karengilbert
An Introduction to Fragrance Families - Part 3 Amber
Continuing her deep dive into fragrance families, this week sees Karen delving into the world of Amber fragrances. Known for their warmth, richness, and versatility, amber fragrances have remained incredibly popular from their inception in ancient Egypt to the modern day. Unique in their makeup and with an incredible number of variations, there is a lot to learn about amber fragrances. #karengilbert
Online Perfume Masterclasses - Karen Gilbert
Discover how to make your own perfume online with this easy-to-follow course. You’ll learn the basics of scent creation, including choosing the right materials and blending them to make a custom fragrance. Perfect for anyone interested in DIY beauty projects. Start today and create a scent that is all your own. It’s simple and fun, with no special skills needed. Click to find out more. #karengilbert