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APF Level 2 Award in Perfumes
APF’s Level 2 Award in Perfumes is a beginner-to-intermediate qualification that offers a comprehensive exploration of the world of fragrances. It is ideally suited for both industry professionals and passionate perfume enthusiasts.
This qualification is designed for beginners who wish to develop a broad understanding of perfumes, as well as for those seeking to build upon the foundational knowledge gained from the APF Level 1 Award in Perfumes.
Participants will explore the principal perfume families, historically significant fragrances from the 19th century to the present day, the raw materials from which they are composed, and the distinctive styles they produce. Through a balanced combination of practical blending and theory, you will examine the key factors that influence style and quality, and develop the confidence to create these perfumes and their variations.
The Level 2 Award in Perfumes is more relevant, interactive and designed to allow our perfume consultants to immediately put in place what they learn into their daily lives and work. I learn all the stories and history of perfume creations, now I can appreciate and create perfumes just like a pro.
Alice Chan, Talent Acquisition, LVMH Group
What you'll learn
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How to smell and evaluate perfume like a professional
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How environmental factors, flower-growing, farming, harvesting and extraction options influence the style and quality of raw materials made from pressing, distillation, CO2 extraction, enfleurage.
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The composition and history of the world's major fragrance families
- Mossy Wood (Chypre)
- Aromatic (Fougère)
- Citrus (Cologne)
- Amber (Oriental)
- Gourmand
- Asian Tea
- Green
- Ocean
- Fruity
- Floral/Soft Floral
- Woody
- Dry Wood (Leather)
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The difference between expensive and cheap perfumes
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Safety regulations for fragrance materials in the European Union
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Rules for the production, application and use of indoor and daily fragrance products
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Perfume sales strategy and other fragrance products
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Prestigious perfumers and perfume works in the world
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 APF centre, assessment is taken by a written test and practical blending of various perfume families.
On successful completion of the examination you will receive a APF certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated APF certified logo.
Qualifier for APF Award in Perfumes Level 2 Worldwide
(in time of Qualification)
Paulo Pascua
Maria Christina Winton
Jill Valdes
lliana Tan
Nozomi Tsunomachi
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
Grachelle Balneg
LI TSZ WING
PANG HONG YIP
NG PEI LING
Claire Mavreen G. Carlos
Mark Kevin Benedicto
Keana Harth Sta. Ana
Melissa Villaluna
*Qualifiers including Hong Kong, Beijing, Taiwan, Japan, Phillippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Global as of May 31, 2026.