The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab, successfully organized a Hands-On Perfume & Scent Making Workshop on 14 January, 2026 at the Biochemistry Lab, B-Building, UCP.
The workshop aimed to equip participants with practical skills in fragrance formulation along with essential knowledge of branding, marketing, and commercialization. The session received enthusiastic participation from students, young researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs, reflecting strong interest in innovation-driven business opportunities.
The training was conducted by:
- Mr. Muhammad Irfan, CEO – IrfanScienceWala (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Mr. Tauqeer Hussain, Head, Cosmetics Section – IrfanScienceWala (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science & Technology (FOST-UCP)
Participants received hands-on exposure to:
- Fundamentals of perfume and scent formulation
- Understanding top, middle, and base notes
- Ingredient selection and safe handling
- Professional perfume blending techniques
- Product development for market readiness
- Branding, pricing, marketing, and commercialization strategies
The session concluded with a Certificate Distribution Ceremony, where certificates were distributed by the Director ORIC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, who appreciated the participants’ enthusiasm and emphasized ORIC-UCP’s continued commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-linked capacity-building initiatives.
The workshop was successfully coordinated and managed by Ms. Nagina Rafiq Research Associate, ORIC-UCP
ORIC-UCP remains dedicated to empowering students and professionals through impactful trainings and collaborative platforms.
