Agarwood has always been the soul of perfumery.
Long before modern fragrance houses existed, its aroma traveled across kingdoms, carried in caravans, treasured in palaces, and whispered in sacred rituals. It is a scent born not from abundance, but from endurance — the transformation of stress into a fragrance so deep, so complex, it became known as the Scent of Kings.
The Agarwood Perfumery & Scent Preparation Training Course by Oud Academia was created to honor this legendary essence and bring its mastery into the hands of today’s perfumers, artisans, and olfactory storytellers.
This course is more than an introduction to perfumery.
It is an immersion into the chemistry, artistry, culture, and spirituality of agarwood-based scent design. Participants discover how oud oil, wood, resins, hydrosols, CO₂ extracts, and macerations interact with other naturals and aromatic molecules to form compositions that are timeless, emotive, and uniquely personal.
Inside the training, learners explore:
• The Olfactory Soul of Agarwood
Understanding its profiles — sweet, leathery, resinous, woody, smoky, floral — shaped by species, terroir, age, extraction, and resin content.
• The Science of Natural Perfumery
How volatile compounds behave, how accords are constructed, and how balance is achieved using top, heart, and base notes.
• Heritage Techniques
Traditional Middle Eastern mukhallat blending, Asian incense-based perfume styles, maceration rituals, and oil-based perfumery with historical roots.
• Modern Composition Methods
Sustainability-focused formulation, fixative strategies, aroma molecule integration, and building long-lasting, elegant oud perfumes.
• Creative Scent Design Practice
From single-note oud studies to crafting full compositions — attars, mukhallats, solid perfumes, personal scent oils, and room fragrances.
Every formula made in this course becomes a bridge between worlds — ancient perfumery traditions and contemporary fragrance innovation. Participants learn not only to blend scents, but to tell stories through aroma, expressing memory, culture, nature, and identity.
The Agarwood Perfumery & Scent Preparation Training Course transforms learners into artisans capable of working with one of perfumery’s rarest and most noble materials. It is a journey into deep sensory exploration, cultural appreciation, and scientific precision.
This is where fragrance becomes narrative.
Where oud becomes language.
And where each creation carries the wisdom, beauty, and mystery of agarwood into the modern world.
Course Overview
Step into the world of luxury aromatics with the Agarwood Perfumery & Scent Preparation Training Course. This hands-on program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and artistry to craft high-end perfumes, attars, and scented products using Aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood)—nature’s most coveted fragrance. Ideal for perfumery enthusiasts, artisans, wellness professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to enter the niche luxury fragrance market.
Course Duration
- 4 days (flexible, full-day immersive sessions)
- Hands-on practical sessions: 60–70%
- Theory & sensory learning: 30–40%
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the history, types, and significance of agarwood in perfumery and culture.
- Identify quality indicators for agarwood oil, chips, and resin.
- Master the techniques of scent extraction, blending, and preservation.
- Create bespoke perfumes, attars, and aromatic products using agarwood and complementary essential oils.
- Develop a signature fragrance profile with balance, complexity, and lasting impression.
- Understand product labeling, branding, and commercialization of niche fragrance products.
Course Modules
Module 1 – Introduction to Agarwood & Perfumery
- History and cultural significance of agarwood
- Types of agarwood: natural vs. cultivated, grades, and scent profiles
- Overview of perfumery fundamentals: fragrance families, notes, and accords
Module 2 – Agarwood Materials & Extraction Techniques
- Agarwood oil: grades, quality, and sourcing
- Solvent, steam distillation, and CO₂ extraction basics
- Resin handling and storage
- Safety, handling, and ethical sourcing
Module 3 – The Art of Fragrance Blending
- Understanding top, middle, and base notes
- Creating harmonious accords with agarwood
- Balancing scent intensity, longevity, and evaporation profile
- Experimenting with complementary oils, absolutes, and natural enhancers
Module 4 – Perfumery Product Preparation
- Attars, oils, roll-ons, and perfume sprays
- Alcohol-based vs. oil-based formulations
- Fixatives, dilutions, and shelf-life optimization
- Advanced techniques for layering and aging scents
Module 5 – Sensory Evaluation & Refinement
- Nose training and fragrance profiling
- Quality control: scent consistency and purity
- Troubleshooting common formulation issues
Module 6 – Branding & Commercialization
- Packaging design and labeling for luxury products
- Market trends and pricing strategies
- Product positioning in high-end, wellness, or artisanal markets
- Intellectual property: naming, branding, and unique fragrance identity
Module 7 – Hands-On Practical Sessions
- Guided creation of 2–3 signature agarwood perfumes
- Peer review and sensory evaluation
- Final showcase and personalized feedback
Materials Provided
- Agarwood oil, chips, and resins
- Essential oils and natural aroma enhancers
- Bottles, droppers, and blending tools
- Training manual and fragrance formulation templates
Optional Add-Ons
- Certificate of Completion
- Starter perfumery kit for home practice
- E-guide on advanced fragrance blending techniques
Suggested Course Fee
- Standard: ₱18,000 per participant
- Premium (includes starter kit & certificate): ₱25,000 per participant