Education
Ayala Moriel School of Perfumery & Aromatic Arts offers an extensive range of courses, workshops and classes pertaining to the marvelous world of scent. Whether if you are a professional looking to deepen your knowledge, a budding perfumer, or a fragrance lover following your curiousity and create something you can call your own - Ayala Moriel has developed curriculum for all levels ranging from educational salons for perfume afficinados, DIY workshop to create your own scented products and perfumes, as well as a four year long professional natural perfumery training program.
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Citrus & Colognes Fragrance Sampler Kit
$120.00
Visit product page →Sampler kit to accompany the Citrus & Colognes + Lab 101 online course. Featuring: Agua de Florida, ArbitRary, Etrog, Fetish, and many more surprise citrus fragrances and eau de cologne (10 samples total).
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Crème Parfum Workshop
On sale $300.00 $180.00
Learn how to design and create your own personal perfume from precious botanical essences. By the end of the workshop, you will have made a perfume to take with you. We will provide simple tins as basic packaging, but fancy silver compacts or porcelain pillboxes from the perfumer’s collection will be available for purchasing, for those who wish to add an extra visual and tactile touch to their first olfactory creation! Price per person includes all materials and supplies.Visit product page → -
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Enfleurage Online Course
$150.00
Visit product page →Ever wished that Lilac season lasted a little longer or wanted to capture the scent of your garden and just bottle it? This is a dream you can make true as long as you have access to an ample supply of fresh flowers, and a few simple tools and materials that are readily accessible.
Enfleurage is a labour-intense art form, in which the scent exhaled by living flowers is captured and preserved. It is one of the most rewarding projects, that once you understand the principles of, you could set off on your own to extract from many fragrant flowers, and truly connects you to the earth, the seasons and the beautiful world of scent.An Enfleurage Mini-Course via Zoom includes three one-hour sessions in which we'll learn the principles of preparing traditional yet vegan enfleurage, extraction and also two less known methods of capturing flowers beauty for years to come.
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Floral Bouquets Fragrance Sampler Kit
$96.00
Sampler kit to accompany the Fougère Online Course. Featuring: Bouquet of Love, Musk Malabi, Sahleb, Grin and other surprise Floral Bouquets fragrance samples (8 total).Visit product page → -
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Floramber Fragrance Sampler Kit
$96.00
Sampler kit to accompany the Floramber Online Course. Featuring: Cabaret, Musk Malabi, Tamya, Roses et Chocolat, Treazon, and 3 other surprise Floramber fragrance samples (8 total).Visit product page → -
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Fougère Fragrance Sampler Kit
$96.00
Visit product page →Sampler kit to accompany the Fougère Online Course. Featuring: Democracy, l'Herb Rouge, Lovender, and surprise Fougère fragrances.
Fougère fragrances (8 samples total).
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Foundations of Natural Perfumery
On sale $455.00 $149.00
Visit product page →FOUNDATION OF NATURAL PERFUMERY is a comprehensive guide and resource for students of perfumery and professional perfumers alike. At its core are 55 formulae and recipes, glossary defining over 250 terms, 7 useful tables and charts and 52 exercises for guided self-study. Originally a correspondence course and textbook for Ayala Moriel’s professional four-year natural perfumery program, this updated book brims with an abundance of new material and expanded chapters. You’ll be guided through the theory and practice of mastering the art of perfumery through creative and structural approaches to perfume composition, exercises, study guides, a glossary, trouble-shooting tips and more. But most importantly, this new edition contains 55 formulae including perfume compositions for each fragrance family and recipes for solid perfumes, tinctures, bases and accords. At its heart, this book offers hands-on guidance alongside a rich sensory experience, which follows Moriel’s unique teaching style. Students will not only discover the world of fragrance, they will develop their own olfactory vocabulary, adapt good working habits and ethics, and finally, create well-balanced and original perfumes. Ayala Moriel is a master perfumer and a leader in contemporary natural perfumery. In 2001 she began composing inspired botanical perfumes for her eponymous brand, which have become world-renowned for their artistry, storytelling and integrity. A passionate advocate for sensory education, she shares her knowledge and expertise through her Foundation of Natural Perfumery professional program, private classes, workshops, and her poetic SmellyBlog. She divides her time between the West Coast and the Western Galilee.
Rave Reviews for Ayala's Book!
“I wish I had this when I first headed out into this weird fragrant universe.” (Bruno Fazzolari)
“It is excellent, a bible on the process in fact and there's nothing else out there like it.” (Bernadette Ling, Student)
"Hands down the best 'how to' book out there!" (Anita Kalnay, Graduate Perfumery Student)
"This wonderful new book is a welcome addition to the literature on natural perfumery! (...) You will be smitten with both her expertise and her enthusiasm." (Mandy Aftel)
TABLE OF CONTENTS:PREFACE
1.0. PREPARATION: SPACE, TOOLS & MATERIALS
2. METHODOLOGY AND RECORDING
2.1 The Importance of Recording
2.2 Observing the Materials
2.2.1. Fragrance Note Study Guide
2.3 Recording Formulas
2.4 Keeping Track of Modifications
2.5 The Formula Book
2.6 The Perfumer’s Journal
3. OLFACTORY JOURNEY: EXPLORING THE BUILDING BLOCKS
3.1. Unveiling the Mystery of Aromatic Extraction
3.2. Sniffing Techniques
3.3. Developing an Olfactory Vocabulary
3.4. Expanding your Olfactory Repertoire and Olfactory Literacy
3.5. Building Blocks Observation
4. ODOR CLASSIFICATION and CATEGORIZATION
4.1. Perfume Notes and The Fragrance Pyramid
4.2. The Different Roles of Notes
4.3. Odour Classification by Odour Type
5. INTRODUCTION to FRAGRANCE FAMILIES
5.1. Opulent
5.2. Floral
5.3. Chypre
5.4. Citrus
5.5. Fougère
6. APPROACHES TO BLENDING
6.1. The Architectural Approach
6.1.2. Horizontal Blending
6.1.3. Vertical Accords
6.1.4. Integrating Horizontal and Vertical Blending
6.2.1. Central Theme
6.3.1. Intuitive or Exploratory Blending
6.4.1. Abstract Concepts
6.5.1. Vision to Perfume: Working From Briefs
7. FORMULATION
7.1 Units and Measurements
7.2 Standardized Formulas
7.3 Concentrations
7.3.1. Formulating for alcohol base
7.3.2. Formulating for oil base
7.3.3. Formulating for solid perfume base
Appendixes:8. THE HISTORY OF PERFUME
9. DEFINITIONS
10. FORMULAS & RECIPES
11. PROBLEM SOLVING & TROUBLESHOOTING
12. GLOSSARY
13. SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
14. SUPPLIERS AND RESOURCES
13.1 RAW MATERIALS SUPPLIERS
13.2 PACKAGING, EQUIPMENT & LAB SUPPLIES
13.3 TRADE ORGANIZATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
13.4 SAFETY, LICENSING & REGULATIONS
13.5 SOURCES FOR VINTAGE, NICHE & RARE PERFUME SAMPLES
13.6 INFORMATION, DATABASES & RESOURCES
13.7 OLFACTORY EDUCATION & PERFUMERY TRAINING
13.8 PERFUME TRADE SHOWS
13.9 PERFUME GARDENS, MUSEUMS & ARCHIVES
15. BIBLIOGRAPHY & RECOMMENDED READINGThe following recommended collection of oils will give you plenty of flexibility for formulating most of the major fragrance categories:
1. Basil Absolute or Oil
2. Bergamot Essential Oil
3. Cardamom Essential Oil
4. Cinnamon Essential Oil or CO2
5. Cocoa Absolute
6. Coriander Essential Oil
7. Frankincense Essential Oil
8. Ginger Essential Oil or CO2
9. Jasmine Absolute
10. Juniper Berry Essential Oil
11. Labdanum Absolute
12. Lavender Essential Oil
13. Lime (distilled or expressed) Essential Oil
14. Litsea Cubeba Essential oil
15. Myrrh Essential Oil
16. Neroli Essential Oil
17. Oakmoss Absolute (either Green or Brown)
18. Patchouli Essential Oil
19. Peru Balsam Essential Oil
20. Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
21. Rose Absolute
22. Rose Geranium Essential Oil
23. Sweet Orange Essential Oil
24. Spearmint Essential Oil
25. Vanilla Absolute
26. Vetiver Essential Oil
27. Virginian Cedarwood Essential Oil
28. Ylang Ylang Absolute
***NOTE: To prevent damage from liquid products, the book can be only shipped on its own and not with any other products. ***
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Incense Making Apprenticeship
On sale $4,125.00 $550.00
Visit product page →This new and unusual internship opportunity spans over the course of two weeks, and brings together the best of all worlds: Nature, art, travel, history, and studying the Art of Incense Making.
This apprenticeship is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in the experience of incense making and connect to the historical, cultural and natural sources of this art form. This week-long intensive Masterclass runs for 10 days in total, over the span of two weeks, and offers theoretical, spiritual, technical and practical guidance alongside hands-on incense-crafting exercises and experiments.
As part of this program, students will spend two days touring the Incense Route in the desert, and the rest of the program in Ayala Moriel's state-of-the-art studio in Clil, where they will learn how to sustainably harvest and forage incense materials from the wild, dry and prepare them for incense in several different techniques: beginning with the most ancient forms of non-combustible incense (Smudging Wands, Loose Incense), to more sophisticated styles that require several days or even months of aging (Kyphi, Incense Pastilles, Nerikoh) and progressing to combustible-incense (Incense Trails, Incense Cones and Joss Sticks).
For this amazing travel-and-learn experience, Ayala Moriel has teamed up with the exceptional local tour guide Yoav Avenyon who specializes in its culture and heritage, and will lead you through the most significant Nabatean cities along this route. Yoav is especially passionate about bringing back to life the times of the spice caravans that brought aromatic treasures from India, China through Arabia, Israel and eventually via sea to Europe and North Africa.
The Incense Route is an UNESCO World Heritage Site the runs through the Negev Desert. A place that every perfumery student should visit for insights and inspiration regarding the very origins of perfume and incense. Students participating in this unusual Opulent masterclass will also learn how to make incense based on an ancient formula, in a traditional method using natural botanical aromatics that were used for millennia, and then delve deep into incorporating this tangible, aromatic knowledge and experience into composing perfume, which will enable to dive deeper into the contemporary and traditional art of perfumery.
Itinerary:
Day 1 & 2:
Trip to the Incense Route, lead by Yoav Avenyon. Yoav will pick you up from Tel Aviv and drive you through the desert landscapes of Southern Israel for an immersive experience in the ancient Nabatean cities. The cost for this trip is $525 per person, and is factored into the final price of the course. This price includes the guidance, travel in a special car to the desert and back to Tel Aviv, accommodation in a boutique hotel in gorgeous location - Mitzpeh Ramon (in a room that sleeps 2), as well as breakfast. All other meals are not included.Day 3-10:
Incense Making Masterclass and Apprenticeship with Ayala Moriel (In her studio in Clil)Day 1:
Foraging Philosophy & Guidelines
Incense Wands from local wild herbsDay 2:
Meeting the Materials
Loose IncenseDay 3:
Alchemy & Western Incense Traditions
Incense Pastilles (Greek Monastery Style)
Day 4:
Resins, Reasons & Raisins
Kyphi (Ancient Egyptian Incense)Day 5:
Kyphi (Continued)Day 6:
Koh-Doh Incense Ceremony & Incense Burning Methods
Nerikoh
Day 7:
Incense Trails - Practice and Principles
Day 8:
Combustible Incense, Part 1
Day 9:
Combustible Incense, Part 2
Day 10:
Combustible Incense, Part 3Syllabus:
The apprenticeship will give you the tools to study the raw materials of incense, incense burning styles, their role in healing and spiritual practice, and of course how to create successful incense recipes for different uses and requirements. We will make several styles of incense, both combustible and non-combustible.Beginning with the most ancient forms of non-combustible incense (i.e.: Smudging Wands, Loose Incense, etc.), to more sophisticated styles that require several days or even months of aging (i.e.: Kyphi, Incense Pastilles, Nerikoh, etc.) and progressing to combustible-incense (i.e.: Incense Trails, Incense Cones and Joss Sticks, Rope Incense, etc.).Learning Environment & Structure:The morning will include in-depth study of ancient and modern incense raw materials, explore incense ceremonies, methods of harvest and the philosophy and spiritual practice behind these traditions; and a practical incense making workshop in the afternoon.
The morning sessions (8:30am-12pm) will be dedicated to meditation, theory and studying the raw materials of incense, as well as gathering and learning how to dry and prepare different incense materials. The afternoons (1pm-3:30pm) are dedicated to creating, formulating and forming the incense itself.Fees:The fee includes all materials and supplies used during the course, as well as a homemade vegetarian/vegan lunch, and fragrant refreshments served daily.Prerequisites:
Must have previous experience in either herbalism, incense making, perfumery or another experience working with plants.Dates: TBALocation:The course takes place at Ayala Moriel's new studio in Clil, Israel. This little off-the-grid organic village has scenic is in one of the country's most fascinating regions, the Western Galilee - and has a view of the Mediterranean sea (gorgeous beaches are only 20min drive), Haifa Bay and Mount Carmel. Clil provides a unique experience for students who choose to stay here (although you don't have to - there are also plenty of places around, but keep in mind that in that case car is a must). The village is solar-powered and has small population of under 1000 people, who live in custom-built homes and semi-temporary dwellings (yurts, teepees, modified train cars and shipping containers, etc.) that are scattered among ancient olive groves and wild bush and Mediterranean garrigue (comprising of carobs, oaks, pistachia and thorny bushes). Despite its size, the village is a community bustling with life and culture: our neighbours are the village's cafe (inside a tent) that is opened Thursday-Saturday and hosts live concerts, and there.Amenities:Groceries, bread and fresh produce as well as some eco-friendly products and locally crafted first aid kits and toiletries can be purchased at the local Organic Garden. Tuesday evenings there is usually a Pizza night at the local bakery. Thursday evenings there is a little market in the village's playground, weather permitting. Also less relevant but sometimes handy are the village's book exchange and clothing exchange, which is open 24/7 and is completely free (take what you want and leave what you no longer use). Buses run to and from the village several times per day and connect you to Nahariyya. For all other places you will need a vehicle.Accommodations within the village include one boutique hotel, one guest house (India-style "hostel" on the second level of one of our neighbours) and several cabins for rent - some also offering breakfast. Sublets among the village's inhabitants are often listed and could be arranged if booked enough in advance, and also near Cafe Clil there is a small campsite for those who enjoy a fully rustic experience.Accommodations:Students are responsible for their own accommodations. There are several excellent options within the village, for a full rural-life, off-the-grid experience; and there are also boutique hotels, B & B and other options for accommodations. We recommend you choose a place to stay no farther than 30min commute and will be glad to help you choose the best accommodation for your budget and other needs. -
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Leather & Tobacco Fragrance Sampler Kit
$72.00
Visit product page →Sampler kit to accompany the Leather & Tobacco online course. Featuring: Espionage, Rebellius, Sabotage, Eau d'Espagne, and two more more surprise leather and tobacco perfumes.
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Listening to Scent (Incense Ceremony)
$43.00
Visit product page →Listening to Scent: Modern Incense Ceremony Inspired by Ancient TraditionsInspired by Koh-Doh (Japanese incense ceremony), we'll burn incense from all over the world and learn how to listen to the scent and the primordial emotions and ancient knowledge it evokes. Experience exotic and rare botanicals used for millennia for their healing and spiritual qualities and fine aroma - from biblical frankincense and myrrh to exotic oud and sandalwood. We'll also discover unique incense blends such as Egyptian Kyphi and Buddhist Cathusama.Price per person for groups up to 8 people: $23Group booking (between 6-9 persons): $300להקשיב לריח: טקס קטורת עכשיוי בהשראה מסורתיתבהשראת טקס הקו-דו היפני, נבעיר קטורת מקודשת מרחבי העולם ונלמד להקשיב לריח, ולקולות הפנימיים והקדומים שהוא מעורר.נחוה חומרי גלם נדירים ואקזוטיים, כגון מור, לבונה, עוד וסנדלווד, וגם תערובות עתיקות כמו הקטהוסאמה הבודהיסטית והקייפי המצרי, שנחשב לבושם הראשון בהסטוריה.משך זמן: 1.5-2 שעותמתאים לקבוצות בין 6-20 אישעלות לבודדים (קבוצות עד 9 איש שמתקיימות בסטודיו של אילה): 100עלות לקבוצה של 6-9 משתתפים: 1,130 -
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Listening to Smoke - Incense Appreciation Online Course
$450.00
Visit product page →Burning incense on its own is an art form. Knowing when, how and what to burn in the precise quantities, and which technique is most suitable for a certain raw material is a pre-requisite for any incense-maker's training. This will help you understand the pyrotechnic aspects, and enable you to know which material is appropriate for which incense burning (and making) technique. Last but not least, in this course we will learn how to study and appreciate individual incense materials from the natural world, including fragrant woods, resins, spices, flowers, seeds, fruits and peels of fragrant botanicals and animal ingredients used for incense and rituals from time immemorial.
In this fun online course, we'll learn:
1) Types of incense2) How to explore and observe the raw materials3) How to burn incense from several incense burning techniques4) Exploring and observing the raw materials of incense5) Energetics of incense materials6) Healing potential of incense burning7) Incense and its role for mindfulness and emotional well-beingThe program includes a kit of key incense materials and tools that we will evaluate during the course and live sessions.The program is built from 6 sessions, that will take place over the summer on Thursdays, July 15th through September, from 6:00-7:00am Israel time. -
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Natural Fragrance Design for Soapmaking Workshop
$129.00
Visit product page →Theoretical workshop about the applications of natural fragrance in soapmaking, pertaining to both technical and aesthetic aspects: which natural raw materials are suitable for soapmaking? How to create a natural scent that is durable in soap? Which ones to avoid to prevent skin irritation and sensitization? Which ones cause discolouration?
Natural perfumer Ayala Moriel will demonstrate with case studies of fragrances and soaps she has created, as well as a few renown soap formulae.
סדנא תאורטית, עם השלכות מעשיות בנושא ניחוחות טבעיים לסבונים.
נעסוק בהיבטים טכניים ואסטטיים בכל הנוגע לעיצוב ניחוחות לסבונים:
אילו שמנים ותמציות ריח טבעיות מתאימים ביותר לבישום סבון? באיזה מינונים? כיצד לוודא שניחוח נשאר בסבון לאורך זמן? מאיזה שמנים יש להימנע או להיזהר בגלל סיכון לגרויים לעור וכדומה? אילו שמנים גורמיפ לשינוי צבע הסבון? ועוד טיפים וטריקים ליצירת סבון ריחני טבעי.
אילה מוריאל (בשמית, מעצבת ניחוחות וסבונאית) תדגים עם סבונים וניחוחות לסבונים שעיצבה, ונוסחאות היסטוריות לניחוחות סבונים.יהיה כמובן גם זמן לשאלות ותשובות וסיור בגינת הפרא הריחנית שבסמוך לסטודיו (כדי להינות מהחלק הזה, נא לבוא עם נעליים נוחות להליכה).
הסדנא תתקיים ביולי. תאריך ופרטים נוספים יפורסמו בקרוב, 9:00-15:09
דמי השתתפות 500שח
