METHODS AND PROCESSING TECHNIQUES

What is surprising to many is that most well-known perfumes are actually made of synthetic ingredients produced in laboratories. We have nearly forgotten the traditional ways of the Art of Perfumery. The International Perfume Foundation develops programs to teach local communities about the care of plants and flowers that applies to all methods of growing and processing natural raw materials. Remembering and promoting this past heritage will positively shape the future of the business of perfume and insure greater consumer satisfaction with fragrance products based on these proven methods.
These techniques are easily replicable in most regions of the world.

THE caring OF PLANTS and flowers

Tuberose

Thanks to a thorough knowledge of the plant world,  processing is carried out with full respect of the plants to preserve their aromatic richness.

Remembering OLD TECHNIques

Remembering the past is caring for our future. 
19th century alambics (distillation equipment).
Courtoy Collection TM

REmembering OLD METHODS (for ex: enfleurage)

Caring of plants and old methods are taught by experts and academicians during workshops and conferences organised by the IPF Teacher's Academy.  

For more info: Contact Terry Johnson, Director World Heritage Program

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