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How to make perfume

How to make perfume

By Sam Macer

Learn how to get started in with perfumery and perfume making.

This podcast is an audio only version of my YouTube channel. For the full videos, search "Sam Macer" on YouTube.
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Rating 6 of Givaudan's secret accords

How to make perfumeJan 07, 2024

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Rating 6 of Givaudan's secret accords

Rating 6 of Givaudan's secret accords

Shop perfumery supplies & starter kits: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ My perfume brand: https://zur.ai/ Links mentioned in this video: My perfume Vanillawood: https://www.zur.ai/pages/vanillawood My Dark Academia perfume with Scent Trunk: https://youtu.be/0ruX13fDBG0?si=ftAjG73sDHfe-0sv Get a 15% discount on my dark academia perfume: https://st.kckb.st/sammacer Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - Ambermax 50 + Kephalis 05:41 - Ambrofix + Peonile 07:30 - Cyclamen aldehyde + Kephalis 09:24 - Dupical + Methyl laitone 11:39 - Javanol + Nectaryl 14:07 - Kephalis + Dupical Join our relaxed community of perfume makers on discord to chill out and share tips on perfume making: https://discord.gg/jktakAgFrw Audio only, for the full video visit: https://youtu.be/KD1qK0XlOjY Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Jan 07, 202418:15
HOW MUCH I MADE IN 1 WEEK WITH MY NICHE PERFUME BRAND AT A POP UP STORE

HOW MUCH I MADE IN 1 WEEK WITH MY NICHE PERFUME BRAND AT A POP UP STORE

My perfume brand: https://zur.ai/ Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ Links mentioned in this video: Harry's raw materials store: https://www.harrisonjoseph.co.uk/ Our new starter kits: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/perfumery-starter-kit My 5 Christmas perfumery raw materials (Eugenol): https://youtu.be/RisQPOS-sHE?si=PB9M6EFfkoa26sB- Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The night before 01:30 - Day 1 03:37 - Day 2 06:18 - Missed day & visiting The Farnham Perfumery 15:33 - Final day 18:37 - Morning walk 22:44 - Pop-up sales summary (Morning walk part 2) 31:27 - Unboxing new scales & starter kits at The Fragrance Foundry 47:00 - Working on the online store & packing orders Audio only, for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/hR6QXdRLavg Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Jan 07, 202451:12
Making a Christmas tree perfume

Making a Christmas tree perfume

Audio only, for the full video visit: https://youtu.be/41i9vlFpWGw?si=1Pa4Kx9zNjCm1r2q

Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ My perfume brand: https://zur.ai/ Links mentioned in this video: Christmas raw materials: https://youtu.be/RisQPOS-sHE?si=i9tXvI4nNYuYvp3j Mexican vanilla accord: https://youtu.be/ztDLXK0-QRE?si=1qZFZnbj-__1wTUN Autumnal raw materials: https://youtu.be/jDdFZlGX2gs?si=KcLbKmdn6assUWz4 Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Jan 07, 202416:30
5 Christmas perfumery raw materials

5 Christmas perfumery raw materials

Audio only, for the full video visit: https://youtu.be/RisQPOS-sHE?si=QMPxpqtepSV9eSz-

Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ My perfume brand: https://zur.ai/ Purchase fir balsam absolute: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/fir-balsam-absolute-biolandes Links mentioned in this video: Autumn raw materials: https://youtu.be/jDdFZlGX2gs?si=fueeF0P8KTxHuO85 Perfumery competition: https://youtu.be/Q2zaU1Sg66Y?si=EhFLqmmQrEbQEHB0 Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Dec 10, 202319:34
19 Lovely scent combinations for perfumers

19 Lovely scent combinations for perfumers

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/Q2zaU1Sg66Y?si=0mjVgfgs2z-j4tHz

Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ My perfume brand: https://zur.ai/ Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Dec 10, 202336:36
Omar from School of Scent smells 5 unique & unusual perfumery raw materials

Omar from School of Scent smells 5 unique & unusual perfumery raw materials

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/llfIhoFMTXE?si=slXBmft7qt6ON_Wl

Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ My perfume brand: https://zur.ai/ Omar's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SchoolofScent Omar's perfume brand: https://atriumfragrance.com/ Raw materials mentioned in this video: Cypress Absolute: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/cypress-absolute-biolandes Cypress French Extra: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/cypress-oil-french-extra-payan-bertrand Oakwood Absolute: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/oakwood-absolute-50-tec-biolandes Fir Balsam Absolute: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/oakwood-absolute-50-tec-biolandes Labdanum Absolute: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/labdanum-absolute-ultra-international-10g Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Dec 01, 202317:45
Perfumery competition 2023: The Accords

Perfumery competition 2023: The Accords

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/TFVB1wgQmNM?si=GykkWtJO1ksSkWyp

Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ Smell my perfume creations: https://zur.ai/ Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Dec 01, 202322:48
A perfumer's guide to cherry 🍒

A perfumer's guide to cherry 🍒

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/qJEG6evk7us?si=F701u0QyeEYsuXSP

Shop perfumery supplies: https://thefragrancefoundry.com/ Download my perfumery app for free: https://formulair.app/ Smell my perfume creations: https://zur.ai/ Links mentioned in this video: My cherry perfume (Moonlight Harvest): https://www.zur.ai/pages/moonlight-harvest Purchase benzaldehyde at The Fragrance Foundry: https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/products/benzaldehyde Instagram accounts: @sam.macer - https://www.instagram.com/sam.macer/ @zurai.official - https://www.instagram.com/zurai.official/ @thefragrancefoundry - https://www.instagram.com/thefragrancefoundry/

Dec 01, 202312:20
I KILLED MY PERFUME BRAND

I KILLED MY PERFUME BRAND

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/5eRI2Df5Qn4?si=FaiQlRjQZXqeSxwd

My new perfume brand: www.zur.ai (2nd ever USA & Canada pre-orders until November 19th) My new perfumery supplies store: www.thefragrancefoundry.com

Dec 01, 202350:01
Perfumer's guide to coffee + demo formula

Perfumer's guide to coffee + demo formula

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/qzN_0DMle_M?si=4cnymxQovQNG_f8-

Dec 01, 202337:18
I made a Dark Academia perfume

I made a Dark Academia perfume

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/0ruX13fDBG0?si=cwC3bmd45L523kxb

Dec 01, 202321:32
Omar from School of Scent reviews my La Nuit de l'Homme dupe

Omar from School of Scent reviews my La Nuit de l'Homme dupe

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/zZDtboXS8Wo?si=9tRXlVBzI_9VC-Rt

Dec 01, 202316:49
How to make a perfume smell like pralines

How to make a perfume smell like pralines

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/NrcYDrZWEqo

Sep 18, 202320:33
A perfumer's guide to creating caramel notes

A perfumer's guide to creating caramel notes

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/X0KHr-5kqzo?si=VjaP2N6ykVWC1Vm3

Sep 18, 202308:49
A perfumer's guide to leather notes in perfumery

A perfumer's guide to leather notes in perfumery

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/CPEZBY6Sh1U

Aug 27, 202316:15
Animalic notes in perfumery (Civet, Beeswax, Indole, Ambrinol, Ambarome)

Animalic notes in perfumery (Civet, Beeswax, Indole, Ambrinol, Ambarome)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/75WaOWBJa98

Aug 27, 202315:48
How to make the smell of chocolate (Perfumery tutorial)

How to make the smell of chocolate (Perfumery tutorial)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/8r10dpUHq14

Aug 27, 202317:28
What is your personality as a perfumer?

What is your personality as a perfumer?

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/5GkR28FfASQ

Aug 27, 202314:10
How to make your own aquatic PERFUME

How to make your own aquatic PERFUME

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/-Afj32fqlII

May 29, 202316:47
Veramoss // Evernyl: One of perfumery's most used base notes

Veramoss // Evernyl: One of perfumery's most used base notes

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/qxfNCCMvhms

May 29, 202309:14
The DANGERS of SYNTHETIC PERFUME (compared to natural)

The DANGERS of SYNTHETIC PERFUME (compared to natural)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/Ea-XtON4MfE

May 29, 202325:59
MAKING VERSACE PERFUME - "The Dreamer" demo formula explored

MAKING VERSACE PERFUME - "The Dreamer" demo formula explored

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/YIyfxfA9P8Q

May 29, 202332:60
2023 Perfumery Competition Announcement

2023 Perfumery Competition Announcement

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/2fTp8sBnfjw

Mar 20, 202316:50
Cedarwood notes in perfumery, a perfumer's guide

Cedarwood notes in perfumery, a perfumer's guide

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/wFUrFudYclI

Mar 20, 202314:22
Making an Oud perfume step by step (FORMULA INCLUDED)

Making an Oud perfume step by step (FORMULA INCLUDED)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/x6Og_3CASMI

Mar 20, 202325:57
Guide to Oud notes when making perfume (Natural & Synthetic)

Guide to Oud notes when making perfume (Natural & Synthetic)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/-tGRcJaC6sY

Mar 20, 202322:02
Trying out 7 perfumery combinations

Trying out 7 perfumery combinations

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/NRwkbHhLCQc

Mar 20, 202324:09
How I make my labels (for perfumery predilutions)

How I make my labels (for perfumery predilutions)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/_tnOjh-CwZA

Mar 20, 202309:54
JEAN CLAUDE ELLENA'S NEW PERFUMERY BOOK

JEAN CLAUDE ELLENA'S NEW PERFUMERY BOOK

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/Xh7FVGuw7YI

Mar 20, 202313:29
MAKING 75 REED DIFFUSERS // small business vlog

MAKING 75 REED DIFFUSERS // small business vlog

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/uuVZlTZfmVs

Mar 20, 202311:27
WATCH OUT for these FAKE ALDEHYDES used in perfumes

WATCH OUT for these FAKE ALDEHYDES used in perfumes

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/OwZ7_OnwIhg

Mar 20, 202309:18
HOW TO MAKE PERFUME // Full perfumery course (2022)

HOW TO MAKE PERFUME // Full perfumery course (2022)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/V-bWm2FnVk4

Mar 20, 202320:02
small business vlog // creating custom reed diffuser fragrances

small business vlog // creating custom reed diffuser fragrances

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/p1bgChUG2dg

Mar 20, 202327:25
Fixatives & INCREASING the LONGEVITY of your perfume

Fixatives & INCREASING the LONGEVITY of your perfume

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/X8-4Z3YjyTg

Mar 20, 202312:08
My 3 favourite books for perfumery

My 3 favourite books for perfumery

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/NENwMYIli0E

Oct 16, 202213:46
The difference between PERFUMES and ACCORDS (and BASES)

The difference between PERFUMES and ACCORDS (and BASES)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/eXk_LwkClRg

Oct 16, 202209:36
Unusual perfume ingredients: Tropical ionone // Tomato leaf natural // Terranol

Unusual perfume ingredients: Tropical ionone // Tomato leaf natural // Terranol

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/_Bww88yok6o

Oct 16, 202210:46
Top 5 autumnal perfumery raw materials

Top 5 autumnal perfumery raw materials

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/jDdFZlGX2gs

Oct 02, 202209:52
Vanilla in perfumery - COMPLETE GUIDE (Natural & Synthetic)

Vanilla in perfumery - COMPLETE GUIDE (Natural & Synthetic)

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/_TiWe-k9atU

Oct 02, 202220:60
Unusual perfume ingredients: Cardamom CO2 // Symroxane // Veraspice

Unusual perfume ingredients: Cardamom CO2 // Symroxane // Veraspice

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/NA0ZTeCZxnY

Oct 02, 202211:44
5 Beginner Perfumery Project Ideas

5 Beginner Perfumery Project Ideas

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/dMRWxM9_JYM



Sep 15, 202218:41
Petrichor in a bottle // Recreating the smell of rain // Geosmin

Petrichor in a bottle // Recreating the smell of rain // Geosmin

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/B5JHJ8k1geM

Sep 05, 202226:56
How perfumers reproduce perfumes with GCMS

How perfumers reproduce perfumes with GCMS

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/Py7PV_ZkzPc

Aug 29, 202215:38
Famous molecules in perfumery - Ambroxan

Famous molecules in perfumery - Ambroxan

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/XPVAVhZsa7U

Aug 29, 202216:15
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED to make perfume 2022

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED to make perfume 2022

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/08HuGExYVnI

Aug 14, 202227:10
Which alcohol to use for perfumery

Which alcohol to use for perfumery

Audio only. For the full video, visit: https://youtu.be/DIVrz4mebpI

Aug 01, 202212:09
Make great smelling perfumes using perfume bases

Make great smelling perfumes using perfume bases

Audio only from my YouTube video series on perfumery: https://youtu.be/IWl0yTI83Tc

Jul 24, 202234:06
Famous molecules in perfumery - Iso E Super

Famous molecules in perfumery - Iso E Super

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamMacer/videos

Jul 17, 202217:18
How to make single molecule fragrances like Escentric Molecules

How to make single molecule fragrances like Escentric Molecules

Audio only - for the full video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamMacer/videos

Jul 07, 202213:42
Musks in perfumery

Musks in perfumery

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Jul 07, 202222:48