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2023 . 06 . 15 selected by Editorial Board

Olfactology

Fragrance lovers

Noses

Neuroscience vs Perfumer: How the nose processes smell

The science of olfaction is behind our ability to smell and to how we interpret odors both consciously and subconsciously. Here we learn how the nose processes smell both from a perfumers and a neuroscientists’ point of view. Could it be that, biologically, perfumers have a physical advantage that allows them to have a heightened sense of smell?

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Perfumers and biologists weigh in on how we use our noses

2023 . 06 . 08 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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People

Perfume

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Pernoire Perfumes, 2 Brothers in Arms in a Strong & Friendly Fight

Nico and Robin have been best friends since they were six. One is rational, the other emotional, together they are strong in the combat creation of intense perfumes.

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2023 . 06 . 08 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Noses

Ingredients

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'Perfumer's Garden' opened at Versailles to highlight scent history of palace

France celebrates the fragrant history of Versailles with the opening of the Perfumer’s Garden. Francis Kurkdjian, perfumer, brand founder and patron of the chateau, is behind this project which brings together hundreds of flowering species for an olfactory experience on the palace grounds.

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A fragrant new garden dedicated to upholding the rich history of perfumery at the Palace of Versailles has been created with the help of Maison Francis Kurkdjian.

2023 . 06 . 08 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Noses

Ingredients

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Dufry unveils Haute Parfumerie fragrance concept at Zurich

Capitalizing on the post-pandemic surge in travel, duty-free retailer Dufry is testing the waters in Zurich with a new concept that elevates the airport shopping experience. Artisan brands and a new “phygital” discovery area are just some of the exciting elements to lure travelers in before their flight.

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A new fragrace store concept at Zurich Airport
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Have you ever asked yourself what’s behind the world of artistic perfumery? We have collected numbers, conversations, and trends of a world that has always been fascinating and inspiring.

2023 . 06 . 06 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Noses

Marketing

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Meet The Disruptors: Nick Steward Of GALLIVANT On The Five Things You Need To Shake Up Your Industry

It takes a lot of courage and conviction to forge your own path and go against the grain. GALLIVANT founder Nick Steward talks about being disruptive, taking the slow path, and the five principles that drive his professional life.

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Interesting interview to Nick Steward about his business approach

2023 . 06 . 06 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Noses

Marketing

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Inside the Counterfeit Cosmetics Sold on TikTok

TikTok has been lauded for growing awareness and sales for independent fragrance brands but now there is a growing dark side to the platform’s marketplace where third party vendors are hawking dupes and counterfeit goods. May the buyer beware.

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Interesting article about the dark side of Tik Tok: counterfeit products
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2023 . 06 . 01 written by Ermano Picco

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Education

Perfume

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Introducing the Italian Perfumery Institute - Up Close & Personal with President Maurizio Cavezzali

Leveraging on the experience of Equipe International and the success of Esxence – The Art of Perfumery Event, the Italian Perfumery Institute is born as a School of Higher Education to implement on the Italian territory a qualified course of study valuing sensoriality, as well as perfume history.

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2023 . 06 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Noses

Ingredients

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Perfumer Notes: VANILLA ABSOLUTE, MADAGASCAR

Independent perfumer Sarah Horowitz talks about her lifelong love for vanilla. From sourcing to processing to how she uses it, she shares her knowledge of this versatile ingredient.

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Everything you need to know about vanilla, told by a perfumer's love for this chameleon-like ingredient.
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Have you ever asked yourself what’s behind the world of artistic perfumery? We have collected numbers, conversations, and trends of a world that has always been fascinating and inspiring.

2023 . 06 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Education

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Scent of tradition lingers in Lebanon's 'village of roses'

The brief harvest period for the damask rose is a busy time in the Bekaa Valley where locals pick, distill and sell this staple of perfume creation. Whether destined for tonics, scents, cosmetics or sweets, the fragrant flower helps provide sustenance for families living through economic turmoil.

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Curiosity about the harvest of the Damask rose.

2023 . 05 . 31 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Marketing

Trends

Town & Country, A Fragrance Crafted in ‘Winston Churchill’s’ Smell

Luxury fragrance brand Clive Christian shares the house’s history dating back to Queen Victoria before presenting it’s latest release, Town & Country, at an event to celebrate the launch in Nigeria. The fragrance, a modernized version of a scent dating back to 1925, is said to have been a favorite of Winston Churchill.

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Clive Christian lands in Nigeria.