Speaking and Training

Sasha Bard, CFSS, is available to address groups on any fragrance-related subject. Past talks included:

  • The History of Fragrance
  • Fragrance Production in France
  • Key Turning Points and Pivotal Fragrances of Our Time

 

Fragrance Speaking and Training topics

Common Questions and Myths About Fragrance - 2 hours

The History of Fragrance - 2 hours

Key Turning Points and Pivotal Fragrances of Our Time – 2 hours

Introductory Corporate and Department Store Cosmetic and Fragrance Associates Training (Perfume 101) – 3 hours

Advanced Corporate and Department Store Cosmetic and Fragrance Associates Training – 3 hours

Fragrance Appreciation and Perfume Workshop – 6 hours

Sasha will also tailor any class to meet your needs--just call!


 

(See Events and Interviews for upcoming events...)

Further Reading

Fiction

Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Perfume: The Story of A Murderer by Patrick Suskind

Non-fiction

The World of Perfume by Fabienne Pavia

Perfume Legends by Michael Edwards

Book of Perfume by Elisabeth Barille and Catherine Laroze

Art and Science of Scent--Perfume by Kathy Newman

The Secret Charm of a Perfumed House --Caron

The Book of Perfumes by John Oakes

Essence and Alchemy: A Book of Perfume by Mandy Aftel

The Lavender Garden: Beautiful Varieties to Grow and Gather by Robert Kourik, Deborah Jones (Photographer)

Perfumes, Splashes & Colognes: Discovering and Crafting Your Personal Fragrances by Nancy M. Booth

The Chemistry of Fragrances by David Pybus (Compiler), et al

Scents of Time: Perfume from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Edwin L. Morris

Secrets of Aromatic Jewelry by Annette Green, Linda Dyett

The Nose: A Profile of Sex, Beauty, and Survival by Gabrielle Glaser

Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt by Lise Manniche, Werner Forman (Photographer)

The Emperor of Scent: A Story of Obsession, Perfume, and the Last Mystery of the Senses by Chandler Burr

The Scented Garden by Richard Bird, Jonathan Buckley (Photographer)

Lavender: Growing and Using in the Home and Garden: Practical Inspirations for Natural Gifts, Recipes and Decorative Displays by Tessa Evelegh, Debbie Patterson (Photographer);

Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guide to Fragrant Gardens: How to Select and Make the Most of Scented Flowers and Leaves by Peter Loewer

Links

www.fragrance.org The Fragrance Foundation’s website, and site for CFSS information

www.sniffapalooza.net Sniffapalooza is a New York City event uniting perfume passionatas from around the world. Sniffapalooza occurs several times a year and draws hundreds of kindred spirits, both men and women, and spans an age range of 16 to 75. Membership is by invitation, and is designed for the serious fragrance lover.