Amber Alchemy: The Warm Heart of Perfume

A study in radiance and depth.

Amber perfumes are the heartbeat of perfumery — golden, enveloping, and timeless. From the opulent warmth of Shalimar to the modern glow of Ambre Sultan and L’Air du Désert Marocain, ambers have long captured what we crave most in scent: comfort, sensuality, and light. They are the perfumes that linger like memory — warm skin, candlelight, worn silk, resin, sun.

In Amber Alchemy, we’ll explore what gives amber its power — not just its materials, but its essence: the meeting of fire and sweetness, shadow and glow. You’ll learn how to compose your own amber perfume that feels both ancient and modern, earthy yet luminous — a scent that carries the same emotional gravity as the classics but is uniquely yours.

Through guided exploration and blending, Amy will help you find the balance between warmth and lift, depth and clarity — and reveal how amber becomes not just a fragrance, but a feeling you can wear.

You’ll experience

• A deep dive into the heritage and allure of amber perfumes — why they’ve endured for over a century.

• How to translate that timeless glow into your own personal natural composition.

• Techniques for balancing radiance and depth — the essence of amber’s harmony.

• A hands-on blending session where you’ll craft and name your own amber perfume.

• All natural materials provided. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted amber perfume and a new understanding of how this classic form continues to evolve.

“Amber is the scent of devotion — light held inside resin, warmth turned to memory.”

Offered as a private or group workshop, guided personally by Amy.

To book, email info@collagewithnature.com or call 503-232-8224.