A unique journey at the crossroads of science, art, and emotion
Dive behind the scenes of perfumery with this five-day intensive program featuring olfactory workshops, cultural discoveries, and creative explorations.
The French Fragrance Summer Session invites participants to explore perfume in all its dimensions: its history, raw materials, language, and techniques.
- Location: Paris Campus – 3-5 rue cambronne, 75015 Paris / or Grasse Campus – 18 Boulevard du jeu de ballon, 06130 Grasse
- Dates: Paris – July 6 to 10, 2026 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m) / Grasse – June 15 to 18
- Language: English (French-speaking instructor available)
- Target audience: Curious individuals, students, or professionals with at least a B2 level in English. +18 years old.
The program
- Discover the key players in the industry and the stages of creation.
- Travel through the history of perfume and its major cultural turning points
- Familiarize yourself with the major olfactory families and their iconic fragrances
- Learn to recognize key ingredients, both natural and synthetic
- Develop your sense of smell and olfactory vocabulary
- Explore the superpowers of the sense of smell
- Creating 2 or 3 fragrance accords
- Perfume formulation
Practical information
Duration and format:
- 30 hours over 5 days (on-site in Paris or in Grasse)
- Small group format: 4 to 20 participants
- Raw materials provided
- Access to laboratories for hands-on sessions
- Sessions held in fully equipped classrooms
Fees:
- €2,300 per individual
- Custom pricing available for companies
Accessibility
Our facilities are accessible to individuals with reduced mobility.
The program can be adapted to meet specific needs (visual, auditory, cognitive, psychological, or other conditions).
Disability contact:
Registration
Enrollment is open until the first day of the session, subject to availability.
Steps:
- Request registration via the form below
- You will receive an email within 24 to 48 hours to finalize your registration and pay online
- Registration is confirmed once four participants are enrolled
- A confirmation email with schedule and venue details will be sent 5 to 10 days before the session begins
Contact us
Do you have a question about the program, registration, or logistics?
Our team is here to help.
- By email: Write to us at formation.pro@ecole-parfum.com. We’ll get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
- Via WhatsApp: Chat with us directly at +33 6 07 39 39 01. Quick and easy support for all your questions.