We invite you to journey with us through the enchanting realm of scent. Aromatic botanicals have been revered across cultures throughout the ages as a portal through our emotions, desires, and dreams. Perfume has held a core place in our rituals, from those celebrated in ceremony to even the most intimate ones of our daily lives.

This class, taught by Carole Addison-Goyne, will cover the foundation and the art of botanical perfumery. We will explore the rich history and the elusive mystery of botanical essences as we also indulge our senses in exquisite, otherworldly aromas. We will experience beautiful aromatic rituals and then engage in a blending workshop where you will create your very own signature scent from a botanical perfumer’s organ of 18 key absolutes and essential oils.

Please join us for a morning of aromas, rituals, and community. The class will be held outdoors amid a backdrop of the historical warehouse where Nomad Botanicals products are brought to life, from concept to production. We will be within walking distance of charming downtown Petaluma, so we encourage you to enjoy the beauty and bounty of Sonoma County, as you wear your new perfume!

About Carole:

Our Nomad Botanicals Founder, Carole, has been in the botanical perfumery and aromatherapy field for more than 25 years. After completing her undergraduate degree in Colorado, she set off to become a perfumer after being inspired by one of her early mentors, Meg DeWeese. She began to study chemistry and then visited the prestigious perfume school, ISIPCA in Versailles. Though she was enticed by the romance of becoming an official "Nose" by following a traditional perfumery path, she discovered her true passion existed in the world of botanical essences vs. synthetic ones. Carole embraced this change of direction and was fortunate to study with world renowned mentors along her path. She studied and worked with Kurt Schnaubelt for years and eventually taught aromatherapy certification classes with him. She was influenced by the pioneering botanical legacy of Horst Rechelbacher during her 15-year tenure as an executive with Aveda. She later completed Mandy Aftel's Natural Perfumery Certification and is honored to share Mandy's legendary natural perfume concepts with you!

From medicine to magic, botanical essences have been a part of our lives for centuries. Engaging with them is akin to time travel, where we can smell and experience the same aromas our ancestors did, straight from the earth. Enveloping ourselves daily with the life force of botanicals through perfumery is one of the great pleasures of life, and engaging in the art of creating perfume is a reward in its own rite.

The Botanical Perfumery Class

Experience aroma rituals and explore botanical perfumery fundamentals.

Enjoy a blending workshop where you will create your very own signature scent.