Despite what some perfumers will tell you, being able to create a great fragrance is not an innate talent. It’s a learned ability that requires knowledge of fragrance accords and how to blend them, an understanding of fragrance longevity, as well as some familiarity with the different fragrance families and how to balance the top,…
Olfaction is innately an associative sense, the brain learning and responding to different scents in relation to their sources. This is why fragrance education is so valuable, allowing individuals to develop their olfactory literacy by learning about specific ingredients and their smells. The more you educate yourself about the fragrances you smell, the more precise…
Even a single day of learning about fragrance and the art of blending can be incredibly empowering. It shows that with a bit of knowledge and guidance, anyone can create something new and wonderful. This is one of the reasons I love leading classes on perfumery and perfume making. It’s amazing how a short workshop…
Fragrance is a potent trigger for memory. A scent can instantly transport you back to a moment in time or place. Smells are also closely linked to our sense of self. The perfumes we choose (or that choose us) become integral to our identity. I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between fragrance, memory, and…
