You will engage in the traditional art of perfumery through hands-on blending of natural scents, learning how specific fragrances evoke emotional responses. Alongside this, you will combine olfactory exploration with basic principles of scent design and emotional mapping.
By understanding how scents influence emotions, you can intentionally use fragrances to regulate mood and enhance emotional awareness. Creating and using a personalized perfume as an anchor scent reinforces this connection, helping you return to a calm and centered state during moments of stress.
You can use essential oils, scented candles, or your personalized fragrance blends in daily routines to create a sensory-rich environment. Applying fragrances mindfully at home or work fosters a deeper connection to your senses throughout the day.
Pranav Kapoor, an 8th-generation perfumer, is a true connoisseur of scents and flavours, carrying the rich heritage of his family's fragrance business in Kannauj, UP, India. What sets him apart is his pioneering spirit, introducing the concept of perfume tourism in India, where he seamlessly merges the art of perfumery with his passion for culinary arts. With an innate understanding of the profound impact of scents on emotions and moods, Pranav takes participants on an extraordinary sensory journey, unveiling the mesmerizing essence of India's fragrant treasures. His 200-year-old family history in perfumery lends a unique perspective to the experiences he offers, making him an exceptional specialist who promotes wellbeing through the exploration of scents.
Kamasutra is an ancient Indian text attributed to the scholar Vatsyayana, primarily focused on the art of love, human relationships, and sexual pleasure, offering guidance on various aspects of these subjects.
The Kamasutra mentions using perfumes to enhance sensual experiences and create a positive atmosphere for emotional and physical wellbeing
Research paper: Effects of Fragrance on Emotions: Moods and Physiology
Author(s): Stephen Warrenburg
Abstract: Relaxing fragrances can reduce stress-induced muscle tension.
Introduction to the concept of fragrance as an integral part of life
Brief overview of the science behind scent and memory, mentioning the limbic nodes
Discussion about your favorite scents and fragrances, including those that bring comfort, pleasure, or evoke positive memories
Engage in an interactive Q&A session ask questions, gain deeper insights, and clarify doubts about the course
Next step, we will send you the zoom link one day before the event.
