MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Professional Perfumer: Two categories depending upon number of employees $100 or $150/yr. Please see the "About Us" page for criteria.

Associate: creates body, home or environmental products scented with natural aromatics. Two categories depending upon number of employees - $100 or $150/yr.

Supplier: Vendor of equipment and materials $150/yr

Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in natural perfume $50/yr

GOALS and OBJECTIVES

Professionalism: Raise the professional standards of artisan natural perfumers, and to help them receive the recognition for their dedication to the artistry of working with natural aromatics.

Communication: Promote interaction and the exchange of information between artisan perfumers and their suppliers to further develop the perfumer's palette and materials.

Promotion: To bring together individuals involved in the production of natural perfumes, and to represent and promote their interests to the public and media.

Education: To encourage the education and training of people interested in careers as artisan natural perfumers, and to develop a mentor program.

BENEFITS

*Listing in the Guild directory and the companion directory on NaturalPerfumery.com This provides two websites for visitors to click through to your URL.

*Media and event publicity - we are dedicated to raising public awareness of, and demand for, natural perfumery products

*Use of the Guild logo on your website and on printed materials. The Guild logo is a well-recognized symbol of artisan perfumers.

*Discounts from Guild Supplier Members - Some suppliers will offer standard discounts, others may negotiate on a case-by-case basis.

*Early notification of natural perfumery events and classes - stay informed on what is offered in the natural perfumery world.

*Access to the private Guild Forum - available to all members who wish to communicate with each other.

*Ability to participate in Guild events at a discount and also receive discounted fees for events from affiliated organizations, including professional conferences and schools.

Note: Membership in the Guild, if cancelled by the member, for whatever reason, does not result in a refund of application fee paid.