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Welcome to Fragrance Academy!

ÀbélàTM Fragrance Academy is the in-house training academy of Scents of Africa® (aka ÀbélàTM World)

Scents of Africa® set in motion a skills acquisition academy for prospective Chandlers and Perfumers in Nigeria to get trained in the art of Perfumery, Aromatherapy and Candle Making. The skills acquisition programme focuses primarily on capacity building for people with a strong passion and interest in the art.

Our philosophy in business encourages the development and sustainability of agro-industry in Nigeria. In our bid to leverage on the rich resources available in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

​ÀbélàTM Fragrance Academy is actively involved and supports capacity building in our industry value chain, we support commercialisation in our communities and drive to encourage a Cottage Business Initiative in Nigeria.

ÀbélàTM Fragrance Academy offers intensive courses on the skill, business, marketing, technology and art of aromatherapy, perfumery and candle making in Nigeria. We hold nothing back, if we know it, you know it too.

Understanding not just "How", but the "Why" of the Art of Scents.

Our courses are designed to help participants understand not just “The How?” but also “The Why?” of the art of scents. They are designed to help participants understand the nuances and psychology of scents.

We use a “learn by having fun” approach to teaching our courses such that complete beginners with little or no knowledge background can learn with ease.

Our courses are popular with small business owners and hobbyists.

Find exciting course and workshops to help you discover the art and sensibilities of scents.

Our Tutors

Barrister Christopher Omoijiade LLM (HERTS)
Facilitator - C2B (Creation-to-Business)
Christopher is the Group Chief Executive Director of the CKC group a trained legal practitioner an entrepreneur with a number of successful start up businesses to show for an extensive wealth of experience. He is also a facilitator and Public Speaker who has featured on a number of leadership and business forums. Christopher Omoijiade is [...]

Deola Paul-Inyang
Director Fragrance Academy | Perfumer & Aromatherapist

Deola Paul-Inyang is a trained Nigerian Perfumer & Scent Architect. She is the CEO of Scents of Africa and Director of Àbélà Fragrance Academy; a Fragrance Academy pioneering the conscious & systemic skill creation of creative perfumers in Nigeria.

Deola is the Brand Creator & Scent Architect behind the brand Àbélà by Scents of Africa®; an African-grown Niche Perfumery, Home Fragrance and Aromatherapy brand handcrafted in Lagos with patronage across Nigeria, francophone West Africa & the United States. At Scents of Africa, Deola Paul-Inyang interprets her world through scents, telling stories of her African perspective; expressing the emotions behind art & human stories.

Priscilla Benjamin-Olaoye
Facilitator – Scents & Psychology
Priscilla is a trained Psychologist and a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming NLP). She also has post graduate qualifications in Community Development – all necessary perquisites for a modern-day professional. A keen listener and observer of life, Priscilla’s interest in mental development and harnessing the power of the mind for productivity is contagious. Her aim [...]

Seun Kodjo Johnson
Facilitator – Beeswax Alchemy
Seun is a graduate of Entomology and Wildlife from the university of Cape Coast Ghana, he currently trains farmers to keep bees for honey production, household nutrition and pollination for USAID MARKETS II project across five geo-political zones of Nigeria. He has represented Nigeria at speaking engagements at National and International levels at the FAO headquarters [...]