Create your signature scent and build the brand behind it — guided 1:1 by Master Perfumer Françoise Rapp.
No synthetics. No shortcuts. Just pure, intentional creation.
Natural Perfumery Apprenticeship
€3.100,00
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This apprenticeship is designed for creatives, wellness practitioners, aromatherapists, and aspiring natural perfumers who want to master the soulful and professional art of botanical fragrance creation. Even build their own brand.
Created by Françoise Rapp, independent French perfumer and scent wellness pioneer with 30+ years of experience. She has trained hundreds of professionals internationally and taught at the prestigious École Supérieure du Parfum in Paris and Grasse.
Ideal for those seeking a refined, emotional, and fully clean perfumery method — rooted in nature, structured in French tradition, and guided by expert mentorship.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
How to create a complete signature perfume using only naturals: essential oils, absolutes, tinctures, and botanicals
How to build a perfume structure (top, heart, base) with emotion, memory, and olfactive precision
How to work with core raw materials: from citrus to resins, from delicate florals to deep fixatives
How to use natural alcohols, harmonization methods, and maceration techniques for professional results
How to create emotionally intelligent scents that align with healing, identity, and brand values
1:1 sessions led by Françoise herself — former faculty at the École Supérieure du Parfum (Paris & Grasse), and a mentor to hundreds of natural perfumers, wellness founders, and aromatherapists around the world.
You’ll leave with the skills, structure, and confidence to develop beautiful, natural fragrances — for your own brand, personal use, or soul-based offerings.
What's Included
The Natural Perfumery Apprenticeship is an in-depth, immersive journey into the art and science of creating botanical perfumes from scratch.
It includes comprehensive training on natural raw materials—essential oils, absolutes, tinctures, and CO2 extracts—alongside olfactive development exercises to refine your nose and scent memory.
You’ll learn formulation techniques, perfume structure, blending principles, and how to create balanced, harmonious fragrances rooted in nature. The program also covers sourcing, safety, preservation, and creating your own perfume collection.
Personalized feedback by Francoise Rapp, 1:1 mentorship to ensure you gain both creative confidence and technical mastery.
WEEK 1 - The Art & Structure of Natural Perfumery
Introduction to natural perfumery as creative and energetic expression
Understanding olfactive families and perfumery classification
Overview of traditional perfume structures: top, heart, base
Begin scent journaling and olfactive training
WEEK 2 - Raw Materials & The Perfumer’s Organ
Explore essential oils, absolutes, CO2s, tinctures, and more
Learn sourcing standards and criteria for natural raw materials
Build your own perfumer’s organ and learn its strategic setup
WEEK 3 - Composing the Top & Heart Accords
Work with top notes: citrus, green, aromatic freshness
Explore heart notes: florals, spices, herbal and fruity profiles
Start blending mini accords with awareness of evaporation curves
WEEK 4 - Base Notes & Olfactive Fixation
Deep dive into base notes: woods, roots, balsams, and resins
Understand anchoring, emotional imprint, and fixative roles
Understand harmonization, maceration, aging, and filtration
Test and refine formula balance across olfactive stages
WEEK 6 - Final Composition & Signature Perfume
Bring together top, heart, and base into your first complete formula
Explore naming, emotional storytelling, and creative positioning
Submit your formula for personalized feedback from Françoise
Exclusive Bonuses
Included to support your learning, elevate your craft, and connect you to the world of natural perfumery:
Trusted Supplier List (EU + International)A curated guide to sourcing high-quality natural raw materials — from essential oils to tinctures, alcohols, bottles, and tools.
Glossary of Natural Perfumery Terms: A clear, beautifully designed reference to help you master the language and precision of the art.
Perfumer’s Journal Pages (Printable) Templates to document your experiments, olfactive impressions, formulas, and emotional inspirations.
Formula orksheets: Structuring tools to design your top–heart–base architecture with clarity and control.
Post-Program Feedback Session: Submit your final creation and receive detailed 1:1 feedback from Françoise to refine and evolve your signature scent.
Certificate of Completion: A signed diploma from Françoise Rapp, validating your foundational mastery of natural perfumery.
Brand Strategy Mentoring : Two 1:1 impactful coaching sessions with Françoise to design and build the foundation of your brand.
How does this work - From Enrollment to Certification
A guided apprenticeship — online, flexible, personal.
This 6-week Natural Perfumery Mentorship is designed to integrate into your life while offering a high level of professional support and artistic depth.
Here’s how the process unfolds:
Weekly Content Access : Each week, you’ll receive access to a new module including teaching videos, PDF lessons, and creative prompts. All content is available on-demand, so you can study at your own pace.
Hands-On Practice : You’ll be guided to explore raw materials, compose accords, and develop your signature perfume — step by step. No materials are included, but a full supplier list is provided.
Three 1:1 Mentoring Sessions : You’ll receive three private sessions with Françoise (start, mid-point, and final feedback), tailored to your pace, style, and goals. These moments bring personal depth and professional clarity.
Creative Support Materials : Downloadable worksheets, scent journals, and formula guides are included to support your practice, structure your work, and build confidence.
Final Submission & Certification : You’ll compose and submit your first signature natural perfume and receive expert feedback. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate recognizing your foundational training.
This isn’t just a course — it’s an artistic and emotional apprenticeship inside a real creative studio.
You’ll learn how to translate nature into emotion, raw materials into story, and scent into soul.
Whether you dream of creating perfumes for yourself or laying the foundation for a future line, this mentorship gives you the method, the structure, and the guidance to start.
Your journey begins here.
Step into the art of natural perfumery — with precision, beauty, and soul-led confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Françoise, and why is this mentorship different?
Françoise Rapp is an internationally respected perfumer and wellness alchemist who has created natural and neuro-sensorial perfumes for over two decades. She’s trained hundreds of students, consulted for global brands, and taught at the École Supérieure du Parfum in Paris and Grasse. This mentorship reflects her real-world studio method — precise, soulful, and deeply personal.
Do I need to have prior experience in perfumery or aromatherapy?
Not at all. This mentorship is designed to guide both beginners and professionals through the foundational structure of natural perfumery. You’ll be supported step by step — no technical background needed.
Are materials included?
No, materials are not included — but you’ll receive a carefully curated list of trusted suppliers (EU & international) so you can build your perfumer’s organ at your own pace and budget.
How much time should I plan to dedicate each week?
Plan for around 2–3 hours weekly to go through the lessons, experiment with blends, and reflect in your perfumer’s journal. Your creative process will guide the rhythm — this is not a race.
What if I fall behind? Will I lose access to the content?
You receive PDF modules via mail, so you can revisit the material and move at your own pace. Mentoring sessions can also be scheduled around your timeline.
What happens after the course ends?
You’ll submit your final formula and receive personalized feedback from Françoise. You’ll also receive a signed certificate of completion and the option to join future advanced modules or trainings.
