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MATERIALS KIT

We teamed up with Perfumer's Apprentice to offer a basic materials kit that provides some representative aromatics for people who are new to perfumery and want to get started. 


This kit includes 25 materials in 4ml vials (undiluted except where noted). Retail cost is $100.00, plus shipping, but people who are signed up for one of our classes receive a 30% discount through Perfumers Apprentice. Just email us at hello @ artandolfaction.com and we'll tell you how!


Note that the 30% student discount applies to the kit only. 



MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR KIT COMPONENTS


Below is a link to a zip file containing SDS sheets for each component of the beginner's kit. Familiarize yourself with this information, for maximum health and safety.
+ DOWNLOAD SDS SHEETS (zip file)  


Contents of Kit

The Perfumer's Apprentice Beginners kit contains the following materials:
Ambrox DL
Aurantiol  
Benzyl Acetate  
Bergamot Givco 104  
Black Pepper*  
Carrot Seed*  
Cashmeran  
Cassis (Givco)
Civet Essence  
Ethyl Vanillin  
Ethylene Brassylate  
Eugenol FCC  
Hedione  
Hexenol Cis 3  
Indolene 50   
Iso E Super  
Labdanum Abs. 50*  
Lavender (Diva, France)*  
Lavender  (Maillette, France)*  
Norlimbanol  
Patchouli*  
Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol  
Sandalore  
Texas Cedarwood*  
Vetiver (Haiti)*  

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BASIC LAB NEEDS

BOTTLES FOR SOLUTIONS

Get bottles with pipettes built in and save $ and the planet by lowering the usage of disposable plastic pipettes. 


  • 4ml (small quantities: https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6834-4ml-glass-bottles-wcaps-droppers.aspx
  • 1/2 ounce: https://www.discountvials.com/1-2-ounce-amber-boston-round-bottles-w-dropper/

SCENT STRIPS / MOUILLETTES

Get a lot of these: you'll go them like water. 


  • https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6651-scent-strips-pack-of-100.aspx
  • https://www.qosmedix.com/fragrance-paddle-tester-strip-24713

PIPETTES

You'll need these for decanting materials and more. 


  • https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6652-medium-disposable-pipettes.aspx
  • https://www.qosmedix.com/narrow-stem-pipette-29235

SOLVENTS

You need solvent to make lab solutions. Alcohol is easier and industry-standard, but many people prefer oil. Up to you!


  • Base de parfum (flammable!): https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-9064-base-de-parfum.aspx
  • Jojoba Oil: https://www.edenbotanicals.com/products/carrier-oils-organic-jojoba-sunflower-coconut/jojoba-oil-golden-organic.html

CONTAINERS FOR TRIALS

Finally, you'll need small containers in which to make your trials!


  • Little tubs: https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Portion-Container-Beverages-Crafts/dp/B0184763CO/
  • Small glass vials: https://www.discountvials.com/5-8-dram-vials/

LABELS

The trick here is to make sure to get permanent labels, not the removable ones, or they will come off your bottles!

 

  • For 4ml vials (1/2” x 1”): https://www.amazon.com/enKo-Rolls-7050-Labels-Compatible/dp/B07TSJ2DD6/ref=sr_1_57_sspa
  • For 1/2 ounce bottles (2” x 1”): https://www.amazon.com/enKo-Rolls-3900-Labels-Compatible/dp/B07TSJ26Y2?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

other suppliers

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Perfumers Supply House

Pell Wall Perfume

Great selection of raw materials and perfume bases. Ships from California, USA.

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Pell Wall Perfume

Perfumers Supply House

Pell Wall Perfume

Supplier of aromatic molecules (natural + synthetic), labware, and more. Ships from Shropshire, UK,

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Perfumers Supply House

Perfumers Supply House

Perfumers Supply House

Specialty bases, naturals, aromatic chemicals and more. Ships from Connecticut, USA.

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Perfumer's World

Perfumer's World

Perfumers Supply House

Excellent selection of aromatic chemicals and naturals, plus education. Ships from Bangkok, Thailand.

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Zayat

Perfumer's World

Osadhi

Essential oils company, many certified organic with ECOCERT. Ships from Bromont, Quebec (Canada).

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Osadhi

Perfumer's World

Osadhi

High quality essential oils and absolutes, and good for natural perfumery/skincare compositions. Ships from Bühl, Germany.

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Eden Botanicals

Eden Botanicals

Eden Botanicals

Great selection of natural materials, carrier oils, labware, and more. Ships from California, USA.

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Hermitage Oils

Eden Botanicals

Eden Botanicals

A very large selection of naturals, isolates and synthetics, with aromatic profiles. Ships from UK.

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Qosmedix

Eden Botanicals

Qosmedix

A no frills website that sells cosmetic accessories: Great for cheap and cheerful fragrance paddle strips and pipettes. 

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More Suppliers

Visit our Open Sourcing Smell Culture project pages over at the Institute for Art and Olfaction for more resources, recommended reading lists, and much more. 

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