Lavender, lemon, rosemary, jasmine, rose, orange and clove are familiar plants and fragrances to many. Aromatic plants have been used in many forms since antiquity to fragrance the air, combat ‘malodours’, to anoint, cleanse, beautify and to stir the senses.

Join me in this immersive one-day workshop to discover the origins of perfumery and the remarkable role of aromatic plants and their oils in the gorgeous surroundings of RHS Hyde Hall.

Enjoy a hands-on, interactive day embracing the theory and creative art of botanical perfumery:

• Learn about origins and history of perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel

• Understand perfume vocabulary, the art of smelling and training the nose

• Understand perfume structure (top, middle + base notes) and fragrance families

• The secrets of blending essentials oils and dilutions, safety and storage

• Be guided to create your very own perfume blend to take home

Fee: £76 member / £89 non member

Fee includes all materials, sampling, workshop notes and your personalised 10ml rollerball perfume to take home

To book and find out more visit the RHS website