Cotswold Perfumery - Perfume making courses

Perfume Making - Advanced Five Day Course

If you want to take your skills to the next level of professionalism, then this advanced perfume making course is the course for you. You’ll be taught by the master, our Chief Perfumer, John Stephen, who will pass on his knowledge in an engaging and informative manner as he describes the process involved in making commercially viable perfumes.

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Course dates

The number of places on each course is limited. To check current availability please visit our online booking system.

Course cost: £1250

Course length: 5 days

CPD accredited

Course Dates

Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th September 23 SOLD OUT

Wednesday 8th - Sunday 12th November 23 (5 days) SOLD OUT

Wednesday 22nd - 26th November 23 (5 days) SOLD OUT

Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th March 24 (5 days)

Wednesday 22nd - Sunday 26th May 24 (5 days)

Wednesday 11th - Sunday 15th September 24 (5 days)

Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th November 24 (5 days)

Perfume Making - Advanced Four Day Course

If you have completed the Day One Beginners course (Level One) and you want to take your skills to the next level of professionalism, then this advanced perfume making course is the course for you. You’ll be taught by the master, our Chief Perfumer, John Stephen, who will pass on his knowledge in an engaging and informative manner as he describes the process involved in making commercially viable perfumes.

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Course dates

The number of places on each course is limited. To check current availability please visit our online booking system.

Course cost: £1005

(For those who have attended Level One/Beginners Course)

Course length: 4 days

CPD accredited

Course Dates

Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 November '23 (4 days) SOLD OUT

Thursday 7 - 10 March '24 (4 days)

Thursday 23 - 26 May '24 (4 days)

Thursday 12 - 15 September '24 (4 days)

Thursday 7 - 10 November '24 (4 days)

Marketing Your Perfume

You’ve made a fabulous perfume - and now you’d like to market it. A very exciting and essential part of making your own perfume is branding it, bottling it (in a good way) and taking it to market. This one day course takes you through your options.

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Course dates

The number of places on each course is limited. To check current availability please visit our online booking system.

Course cost: £245

Course length: 1 day

This course is offered on an on-demand basis. If you would like to reserve a place on the next available course please talk to John when you attend a perfume making course or contact hello@marketingmatters.info

For three or more delegates, we may also be able to offer the course at your own venue. Please contact hello@marketingmatters.info if you would like to discuss this.

Looking forward to hearing from you and to getting your show on the road!

Perfumery Course

I heard about the course when I visited the Cotswold Perfumery shop in Bourton-on-the-Water. It was excellent. John’s enthusiasm for his subject made the course. If only he had been my chemistry teacher, I might have learnt something at school!

Jane

Level One Perfumery Course

The whole day was so informative on so many levels – it was wonderful. I would definitely recommend the course. Thank you for a really super day!

Libby

Level One Perfumery Course

The entire day was totally enjoyable. The group was a good mix, and John is a joy. I wouldn’t change anything – it was all marvellous. Thank you for a lovely, well put together day. Even the lunch was tremendous.

Julie

Level One Perfumery Course

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course. It was really interesting, informative and enjoyable. John’s presentation style is friendly, entertaining and helpful. Just perfect

Jools

Level One Perfumery Course

I heard about the course from my dad. I enjoyed all of it – the theory and the practical part, particularly testing and making the perfume. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, learnt lots and had fun. Lunch was very good, too!

Jack

Perfumery Course

Fantastic! So much more than I expected. Thank you

C Wright

Perfumery Course

It was an inspirational day, thanks to John's teaching style and enthusiasm. It has inspired me to continue my interest in making liquid soap and to attend the second course. Thank you to John and the team for a wonderful day.

Annabelle

Perfumery Course

Best part of the course was how John delivered the material and executed and organised the course. Best bespoke perfumery course the UK has to offer.

Stefanie

Level One and Level Two

John is a fantastic and engaging teacher, being with students that are also passionate and truly want to be there also adds to the experience!

Attendee July 2021

Level One

Fantastic; so much more than I expected. Thank you :)

Clea W

Level One

It was an inspirational day thanks to John's teaching style and enthusiasm. It has inspired me to continue my interest in making liquid soap and possibly doing the second course at some stage. It was good to have a small number of people on the course to enable people to ask questions. Thank you to John and the team for a wonderful day.

Annabelle S

Level One and Level Two

Extremely helpful. A must for everyone in fragrance industry

Nasir A

Level One

It's great to to be inspired and informed by an obvious expert in their field. It generates a buzz of enthusiasm in the room.

Attendee September 2021

Level One

Interesting day, would definitely recommend this to my friends

Rosemary D

Level One Perfume Making Course

Fantastic/informative day. Would definitely do 2nd course

H Mitchell

Level One

A well organised, enjoyable day. Excellent presentation, support, humour and encouragement from John. His extensive knowledge and passion for the subject was evident throughout. Thank you.

Chris

Level One

The knowledge transfer from John was outstanding, easy to digest and so wide-ranging covering so many aspects of creating a perfume and beyond (multidisciplinary), an absolute masterclass and so enjoyable!

Alison

Level One

I was fascinated by everything that we were taught and by doing the practical parts. I could have listened to John for such a long time. He had so much knowledge to share.

Lianne

Level One

John was extremely knowledgeable and a fun teacher! Making the perfume was great and the theory aspects were very interesting.

Samantha