Perfume Aromatic Groups as Potpourri Concept – with a Recycle Twist!
Originally published Feb. 21, 2013 24 comments When I went to some yard sales last weekend I purchased some decorative “ginger jars”. As I was looking at them before purchase, I got a great idea, and I’m especially going to pass it on to my students, but I know y’all will love it if you are an aromatherapist, hobby perfumer or serious perfumer. Of course, the perfumista is included in this, although you may not have many of the primary scenting materials on hand, you’ll make do, I’m sure if you love this idea too. Illustration of Aromatic Groups from Natural Perfumery Institute textbook Basic Natural Perfumery Course http://PerfumeClasses.com Gorgeous potpourri jars photo Neal Auction Company liveauctions.com In Module 2, my students learn about aromatic groups, and how to compare them via an organoleptic study exercise. They compare various roses for the Rose aromatic group, including rose geranium, rose absolutes and ottos, and different species, like damask and centifolia. Fo