{"product_id":"functional-perfume-class-where-art-science-and-scent-converge","title":"Functional Perfume Class: Where Art, Science, and Scent Converge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eFunctional Perfume Class: Where Art, Science, and Scent Converge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Presented by Carole Addison-Goyne, with a special appearance by Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eThis is an invitation to a realm of scent, where botanical essences are so much more than just beautiful aromas. In \u003cem\u003eFunctional Perfume,\u003c\/em\u003e essential oils and absolutes act as potent allies for wellness and transformation. Throughout centuries, aromatic essences have been revered for their ability to captivate the senses and for their profound effects on body, mind, and spirit. From sacred ceremonies to intimate daily rituals, perfume has long been a bridge between the natural world and our deepest emotions and dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eIn this im\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emersive class, we will cover the foundational elements of constructing well-balanced perfumes from a scent perspective. We will also delve into the rich history and intricate chemistry of essential oils and absolutes, uncovering how their natural constituents influence our mood, energy, and well-being. You will experience the synergy of scent and science, thereby learning how key aromatic compounds shape both the therapeutic and olfactory profile of a perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThrough guided aromatic rituals and hands-on blending, you will engage with an exquisite selection of 21 key absolutes and essential oils. As you craft your own signature scent, you will discover how botanical perfumes can serve as tools for relaxation, focus, sensuality, and emotional balance. Whether you are drawn to scent for its beauty or its wellness benefits, this class will open the door to a deeper, more intentional approach to perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%; text-align: left;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJoin Carole and Kurt for an immersive experience in Functional Perfumery, where the art of scent meets the science of well-being. We will explore the origins, chemistry, and energetic properties of botanical essences, engage in aromatic rituals, and conclude with a hands-on blending session where you will create your own functional perfume. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%; text-align: left;\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%; text-align: left;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who want to dive deeper, there is an afternoon workshop (following the class), where you can apply your learnings and create two more Functional Perfumes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 125%; text-align: left;\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTwo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e options for attending are listed below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFunctional Perfume Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAugust 15, 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e10 am - 1 pm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(PST) in San Rafael, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e$125 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTakeaway: 10 ml Functional Perfume that you create in the workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eClass + Extended Blending Workshop Bundle: 10 am - 5 pm PST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAugust 15, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e10 am - 1 pm and 2:30 - 5:00 pm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(PST) in San Rafael, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e$195 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTakeaway: 3 x 10 ml Functional Perfumes that you create in the workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 100, 12);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAbout the Presenter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"\"\u003eCarole Addison-Goyne, MBA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been working in the fields of aromatherapy, botanical perfumery, and natural products for more than three decades. She met Kurt Schnaubelt early in the emergence of aromatherapy in the United States and apprenticed with him for many years, eventually becoming his protégée. The chemistry training and mentorship she received during those formative years profoundly shaped her understanding of how essential oils function therapeutically, emotionally, and artistically within perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThroughout her career, Carole has woven together influences from botanical perfumery and aromatic traditions in both the United States and France, including certification in Mandy Aftel’s Slow Scent® method, while continuing to develop her own approach to Functional Perfume through decades of work with essential oils, absolutes, distillation, and aromatic education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHer work in the field distilling essential oils with her husband further deepened her appreciation for the lifecycle of plants before they make their way into the bottle, as well as the many ways aromatic materials have been used throughout history, from medicine and daily well-being to beauty, atmosphere, and ceremony. Fascinated by the intricate olfactory system that connects our physical, emotional, and mental faculties, Carole has specialized in working with essential oils and absolutes as Functional Perfumes, conduits to whole-person well-being. Through her teaching, Carole is devoted to helping others cultivate a deeper relationship with the botanical world and to continuing the ripple effect of knowledge, beauty, and care through aromatic education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nomad Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Functional Perfume Class (8\/15\/26) 10 am - 1 pm PST","offer_id":48505442107641,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Workshop Bundle (8\/15\/26) 10 am - 5 pm PST","offer_id":48505442140409,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7173\/3571\/files\/HenryHerbertLaThangueVioletsforPerfume.jpg?v=1781037834","url":"https:\/\/nomadbotanicals.com\/products\/functional-perfume-class-where-art-science-and-scent-converge","provider":"Nomad Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}