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APF Level 1 Award in Perfumes
This beginner-level course offers a comprehensive introduction to perfumery, ideal for individuals starting a career in fragrance or those pursuing a personal interest in perfumes.
For beginners in perfumery, this course provides a practical and engaging introduction to the world of perfume. Participants will explore the main types and styles of fragrances through their olfactory characteristics, compositions, and scent families, while developing foundational skills in accurate perfume description and the use of synesthesia in fragrance creation.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an APF certificate and lapel pin.
Find out if this course is right for you.
APF qualifications gives a structural and progressive approach to develop my perfumery expertise. I have been inspired by the class and have made contacts with other perfumers in Asia. I wish more Australian can enjoy this professional training than uncomplicated workshop.
Nadia Vitlin, Independent Perfumer, Australia
What you'll learn
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Definition of cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum and parfum
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Production method of perfume and non-alcoholic perfume
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Basic techniques for appreciating perfume
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Messages conveyed by various perfume raw materials
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Create a scent for a specific message
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All classifications of fragrances
- citrus, fruity, aldehyde, floral, green, aromatic, spice, woody, amber, animal, ocean/moss
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Sillage (range), longevity (retention time) of perfume
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The top, middle and bottom notes of perfume and the Jean Carles Method
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Guidances to create themed personal brand fragrances
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The Evolution of Classical Perfume and Modern Perfume
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International/local perfume brands and the world's top 5 manufacturers
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Common extraction methods of raw materials
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Simulation launch of personal perfume brand and products
Course Delivery
This qualification has a minimum requirement of twelve hours of study time, in a classroom or online, with a APF course provider.
Available to study in these countries/regions:
ASIA
(English, 普通话, Cantonese)
(English, 普通话)
(English, 普通话)
(English, 日本語)
(English, 普通话)
ASEAN
(English, Filipino)
(English, Tiếng Việt)
(English, Bahasa Indonesian)
OCEANIA
(English)
(English)
(English)
GLOBAL
(English, French)
(English, Portuguese)
If you are interested in becoming approved to offer APF programmes, please contact us at apf@asiaperfumefoundation.com.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. People who are interested in perfume or intend to join the perfume industry are all welcome.
Requirements may vary by course provider.
Assessment
Subject to the APF centre, assessment is carried out in written test or practical test.
On successful completion of the examination you will receive a APF certificate and lapel pin.
Qualifier for APF Award in Perfumes Level 1 Worldwide
(in time of Qualification)
Jill Valdes
Rey Domingo Tanatan
Maria Christina Winton
Dylan Jonah Mackun
Jessica Rodriguez
Grachelle Balneg
Kensuke Shingaki
Ayumi Iwata
LI PING PING
CHAN SUI MAN
CHEONG KA CHON
CHOI WAN YEE WINNIE
LEE YUET WAH
MOMOI SUPE
LUK HOU HEI
LI CHEUK SZE
TO CHIU YUET
TAO HANG KAY
CHAN SZE MAN
Belle Gedaria
Ellaine Kim Mondala
Allysa Abogada
Charlize Sumiwan
Estefany De Vero
Marlon Marcia
Rochelle Fermin
Denise Anne Subaste
Jacqueline Bloomfield
葉 俞 萱
JIMMY SHIH
CHAO FAN XUAN
CHAO RUO LIN
CHARLES JOSUE
LI TSZ WING
PANG HONG YIP
吳 雨 庭
Claire Mavreen G. Carlos
Jinbang Cai
John Loren Salaya
Alexandra Herambert
Denise Anne Subaste
Ruth Claire Paat Marco
Cullen Orlando Sierra Comia
NG PEI LING
Nobuaki Miyanishi
Melissa Villaluna
Mark Kevin Benedicto
Matt Tagle
Reymond Joseph Dadiz
Jhon Melky A. Chumacera
Keana Harth Sta. Ana
Jonathan Raymond Catibog
Jayboy Diosaban
Dave Christian Lloren
Katherine D. Español
Adrian Klein M. Bagtas
Wahyu Pambudi
Topan
Christine Monica Micu
Camille Margareth Micu
*Qualifiers including Hong Kong, Beijing, Taiwan, Japan, Phillippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Global as of May 31, 2026.