LA-based fragrance lovers, do I have a destination for you! If you haven’t already checked out Blunda Aromatics, the West Hollywood fragrance studio and boutique centered around natural botanical perfumes and essential oils, this is the time. On March 28, Blunda Aromatics will host the first of eight monthly events with natural perfumers from around the country (and Canada!). Niche perfumers like Dawn Spencer Hurwitz and Alaya Moriel will chat about their perfumes and the natural botanicals they use and give you plenty of time to sniff the samples. You’ll get a lesson in the art of natural fragrance and discover some new favorites. If you’re scent-obsessed like me, you’ll want to check out these free events regularly and maybe even sign up for one of the natural perfumery classes taught by Blunda’s owner, aromatherapist and perfumer Persephenie. Might you be the next niche perfumer out there? (more…)