Course Dates
Below are the courses that we deliver with dates and how you can book
Below are the courses that we deliver with dates and how you can book
Learn about the art and science of scent and make your own perfume - Suitable for absolute beginners or as a top-up refresher course. £295 One Day Starter Perfume Making Course. CPD accredited. Held: Saturdays
The number of places on each course is limited to 8. To check current availability please visit our online booking system.
CPD accredited
Saturday, 11 October '25 9am - 5pm SOLD OUT
Saturday, 15 November 2025 9am - 5pm
Saturday 24 January 2026 9am - 5pm
Saturday 21 March 2026 9am - 5pm
Saturday 6 June 2026 9am - 5pm
Saturday 4 July 2026 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8 August 2026 9am - 5pm
Saturday 5 September 2026 9am - 5pm
Saturday 3 October 2026 9am - 5pm
If you want to take your skills to the next level of professionalism, then this advanced perfume making course is the course for you. You’ll be taught by the master, our Chief Perfumer, John Stephen, who will pass on his knowledge in an engaging and informative manner as he describes the process involved in making commercially viable perfumes.
The number of places on each course is limited to 7. To check current availability please visit our online booking system.
CPD accredited
Wednesday 3 - Sunday 7 December 2025
Monday 16 - Friday 20 February 2026
Monday 15 - Friday 19 June 2026
If you have completed the Advanced Perfume Making course (Level Two) and you want a refresher to gain more confidence in your perfume making, then this is the course for you. You will spend time with our Chief Perfumer, John Stephen, who will pass on his knowledge in an engaging and informative manner to support you in making commercially viable perfumes.
The number of places on each course is limited to 7 people. To check current availability please visit our online booking system.
CPD accredited
You’ve made a fabulous perfume - and now you’d like to market it. A very exciting and essential part of making your own perfume is branding it, bottling it (in a good way) and taking it to market. This one day course takes you through your options.
The number of places on each course is limited.
This course is offered on an on-demand basis. If you would like to reserve a place on the next available course please talk to John when you attend a perfume making course or contact hello@marketingmatters.info
For three or more delegates, we may also be able to offer the course at your own venue. Please contact hello@marketingmatters.info if you would like to discuss this.
Looking forward to hearing from you and to getting your show on the road!
Established in 1966, the Cotswold Perfumery specialises in creating fine fragrances for the niche market.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 50 years.
We sell a range of unique fragrances from our shop in the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, and from our online store on our main website.
Visit our main websiteCombine your course with a stay in one of our luxury 5 star self-catering apartments.
If you’re visiting Bourton-on-the-Water, why not stay in one of our luxury, five-star, self-catering apartments at the Cotswold Perfumery. Or try a luxury stay in nearby Cheltenham.
Visit our accommodation website