[Fragrance Program Taught by Perfumers] From "Choosing Scents" to "Creating Scents." Tokyo Biotechnology College to Open Fragrance Course for Adults in September 2026

Tokyo Biotechnology College will open a "Fragrance Program" in September 2026 as part of its adult education initiatives. In recent years, fragrance has garnered attention not only as a luxury item but also as a means of expressing one's individuality and worldview. Simultaneously, with increasing interest in reskilling, side businesses, and brand creation, there is a growing demand not just to "choose favorite scents," but to "design and materialize scents oneself." This program, launched against this backdrop, is designed for working adults to systematically and practically learn the essence of fragrance design from active professional perfumers. Participants will cultivate the ability to "verbalize" previously ambiguous sensations and assemble precise formulations (recipes) by understanding the top, middle, and base structure, as well as the mechanisms of fragrance diffusion and lingering notes.

Participants will engage in a complete process from concept design to perfumery, creating original fragrances that embody their sensibilities and ideas. Not only will they take home three completed original products, but they will also receive a set of over 60 raw fragrance materials used in the course, allowing them to continue enjoying perfumery at home after completion. Furthermore, the created fragrances will be sold online for a limited period. The ability to experience not just "making" scents but also "delivering" them as products is another unique feature of this course. This content is suitable for those who wish to deeply explore fragrance as a hobby, as well as those considering future side businesses or brand development.

■Background and History of Adult Education Program

Leveraging knowledge cultivated in cosmetics education for adult learning

Since its establishment in 1988 as the first specialized biotechnology college in Japan, Tokyo Biotechnology College has prioritized practical education centered on experiments and practical training. It has nurtured specialized professionals in a wide range of fields including cosmetics, food, brewing, and regenerative medicine. In the cosmetics sector, through education and research, the college has cultivated an understanding of materials, formulation design, and the ability to assess quality.

Fragrance is a crucial element that significantly influences the value of cosmetics and daily necessities, requiring not only sensibility but also an understanding of materials, composition, and reproducibility in its design. Meanwhile, in recent years, interest in recurrent education, where working adults learn new knowledge and skills, has grown. There is a demand for learning that extends beyond merely deepening a hobby, connecting to self-expression and work.

Against this backdrop of societal change, this course is offered by Tokyo Biotechnology College, leveraging its accumulated knowledge in cosmetics education, material understanding, and formulation design, to provide an opportunity to learn about fragrance from both theoretical and sensory perspectives. It is not merely an experiential course but an practical program that aims for structural understanding of fragrance, self-design, and even its expression as a product.

■Course Highlights

1. Learn directly from active perfumers
Learn practical fragrance composition and formulation design from perfumers and fragrance artists active on the front lines.

2. Use over 60 types of raw fragrance materials
Work with a diverse range of single fragrance materials, difficult for individuals to obtain, in a professional-grade environment to create authentic scents.

3. Take home raw fragrance material set
Take home the original raw fragrance material set used in practical training, allowing you to continue perfumery at home after completing the course.

4. Create original fragrances
Engage in a complete process from concept design to perfumery, creating a one-of-a-kind fragrance.

5. Sell finished works online
The created fragrances will be sold for a limited time in an online shop. Experience not just "making" scents but also "delivering" them.

6. Content suitable for side businesses/brand development
This is suitable for those who want to enjoy fragrance as a hobby, as well as those considering future brand establishment or side business development.

■Instructor

Daiju Komiyama
Perfumer / Fragrance Artist

■Tuition Fee

250,000 JPY (tax included)

(Includes tuition, practical training fees, material fees, facility equipment fees, social gathering fees)

*Various discount systems available. Please refer to the website for details.

https://www.bio.ac.jp/recurrent/perfume

■Schedule (Total 6 sessions)

September 6 (Sun), 13 (Sun), 27 (Sun), October 10 (Sat), 17 (Sat), 24 (Sat), 2026

■Capacity: 12 people

(Applications will close once capacity is reached)

■Location

Tokyo Biotechnology College (1-3-14 Kitakojiya, Ota-ku, Tokyo)

■Individual Consultation Sessions

Held daily online and on-campus (10:00 AM~ or 3:00 PM~) *Reservations required by 3:00 PM the day before.

Please see the website for details.

https://www.bio.ac.jp/recurrent/perfume

■Introduction to Tokyo Biotechnology College

Corporate Name: School Corporation Tokyo Jikei Gakuen