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Ask the Perfumer Sunday

by  | Mar 8, 2020 | Anya's Garden Perfumes | 8 comments

Time to revive this much-loved give back I provide to the perfume community. I’ll be here until 10 PM Miami time.

perfumer anya mccoy at perfume organ

8 Comments

  1. Trudie Simpson on March 8, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    I love to make alcohol free oil perfumes, but how do i create a longer lasting oil perfume ?

    Reply
    • admin on March 8, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      Use a good proportion of middle notes in addition to your base notes.

      Reply
  2. Doreen on March 8, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    Hi! Thanks for the offer! Here’s my question. Is Ambergris now illegal in the USA? If so, have any tips how to create a similar scent profile?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • admin on March 8, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      100% legal!

      Reply
  3. Evelyn on March 15, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Hi!
    How do make a sea salt scent?

    Reply
    • Anya on March 16, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Evelyn
      That’s a complicated question since there is no natural sea salt oil. Some use tiny bits of seaweed absolute or some vetivers. Sorry, I have’t delved into that fragrance family too much.

      Best,
      Anya

      Reply
  4. LeaDee on April 5, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Interested in your course. Please email info

    Reply
    • Anya on April 5, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Hi

      It’s better for you to visit the site there’s too much to email, but I will also send you the link by email. https://perfumeclasses.com

      Anya

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