BOTANICAL PERFUMERY

Free Beginner's Guide +

Aromatic Energetics Chart

Explore the art of botanical perfumery with this beginner-friendly guide designed to help you understand scent families, perfumery notes, energetic qualities of botanicals, and the essential steps for crafting your own perfumes from nature's palette.

Whether you’re brand new to perfumery or ready to deepen your connection with plant aromatics, this free 2 page guide offers clear foundations, practical tips, and an aromatic chart you can easily print to reference as you begin blending.

• six primary scent categories • top, middle + base notes • key benefits of aroma families • step by step guidance for creating your first perfumes • printable pdf

After subscribing, you'll receive more emails from us that will provide additional support for your perfume journey ~ including supplier recommendations, formulation best practices, and a special invite to our course!

"If you're looking to enter the world of botanical perfumery, this is truly the place to begin!"

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

HERBALIST + PERFUMER Deanna Rose

This workshop is taught by Deanna Rose Ahigian, L.Ac & Dipl.OM, founder of Indigo Elixirs and clinical herbalist. Deanna has spent the past 15+ years immersed in the study & practice of botanical formulation, advanced herbal medicine, and holistic wellness. Botanical Perfumery was her earliest inception into herbalism, and has remained one of her deepest passions. She has taught in person botanical perfumery workshops on O'ahu for over a decade and loves watching the creativity of students unfold while engaged in this ancient & immersive art.

"The Botanical Perfumery course and kit opened up a whole new world for
me now that I understand notes, different types of aromas, harmonies,
and most excitingly- formulating!"
DIVE DEEPER

BOTANICAL PERFUMERY Virtual Course + Kit

Become a confident formulator with our self-paced virtual course that covers everything you need to know about working with nature's precious materials to make beautifully scented oil-based perfumes.

This is Botanical Perfumery taught through the eyes (& nose) of an herbalist. Join me to learn about the healing benefits of plant aromas, and how to weave them together in a way that fosters creative discovery & play.

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HIGH PRAISE FOR OUR BOTANICAL PERFUMERY COURSE + KIT
"The Perfumery Kit + Course expanded a whole new passion for me! The information provided in the self paced course is so well laid out and easy to follow. I so appreciate the small, bite sized modules to easily process all the thorough information a little at a time."
— Shanti
"I absolutely loved the Indigo Elixirs Botanical Perfumery Kit! Every detail was so thoughtfully crafted — from the beautifully hand-selected essential oils to the charming packaging. It felt like such a special, sensory journey into the art of botanical perfumery. Such a beautiful, detailed, and thoroughly enjoyable course! Thank you so much Deanna xo"
— Lorelle
Excellent intro! Not only does it offer step by step guidance on how to interpret the confusing world of essential oils, it also offers a comprehensive supplier list of where to buy reputable products and an exciting pathway to formulating your own recipes. I'm so excited to carry this knowledge forward!
— Kaitlyn
"I deeply appreciate Deanna's consistent thoughtfulness, expertise, passion and care that she puts into her offerings, and the perfume kit and virtual course are no exception. To offer both is a gift and I am grateful to be able to continue my learning from her. I highly recommend this duo and all of Deanna's offerings."
— Courtney