Functional Botanical Perfumery: Past, Present, and Future

with Sharon Falsetto Chapman

Take a journey with me through the mists of time and unearth how ancient civilizations both used and made aromatic fragrances. Discover how that has transcended to the modern-day use of botanicals in aromatherapy and natural perfumery. Yes, botanical perfumery can be both functional and artistic!

In this presentation, we will look at how to create a simple fragrance, discuss different perfume notes, and how this process leads into an intricate, yet still functional, way of making scents. Want to learn beyond a basic aromatherapy oil roll-on? You’re in the right place!

We’ll look at the concerns over sustainability in the botanical fragrance industry and how you can both substitute some extracts with others, as well as extend the notes within your fragrance. Learn how your choice of base affects the overall composition of your perfume. And I’ll also be sharing some sustainability tips that you can use with your perfumery packaging.

Fragrances weave stories through their scent and composition – but they can also be functional. What do you want your scent story to be?

More about Sharon:

Sharon Falsetto Chapman, BA (Hons), is a UK-certified aromatherapist who has lived and worked in the United States since 2006. She has two decades of experience within the industry. Sharon is also garden herbalist and an Associate member of the American Herbalist’s Guild. Merging her love of scent and plants, she launched a botanical perfumery line in 2023, after completing a program of study with award winning natural perfumer Charna Ethier.

Sharon holds a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting, graduating with honors. She is the founder and principal program creator at Sedona Aromatics: The Garden School OnlineTM and the in-house perfumer at Sedona Aromatics Scent House (SASH).

Sharon has worked within the healthcare industry since the 1990’s. Her love and talent for writing merged with her passion for plants and scent, and she has maintained a professional writing and editing practice since 2008. Her clients include some of the major brands in the aromatherapy industry.

Sharon works from her garden studio in Sedona, Arizona, surrounded by her one-acre homestead and aromatic gardens. She is author of Authentic Aromatherapy (New York: Skyhorse Publishing), chief editor of the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal, NAHA Director Coordinator, and NAHA regional director for Northern Arizona. You can visit Sharon’s website at: www.sedonaaromatics.com