and it takes years of practice to hone your skills and establish yourself:“We don’t suddenly graduate and become a perfumer. The more experience we get, the better and faster we become.”
Take a look at ourguide to everything perfumer’s alcohol, where I talk about what exactly it is as well as your guide on where to buy it. Perfume Scents – The Piesse Scale In the 19th century, a French man named Piesse decided that scents should be referred to in scales (similar t...
Even though most flavorists receive advanced degrees in chemistry or biochemistry, it’s still challenging to find jobs at flavor houses. There are only about 1,000 flavorists worldwide. The few job openings that are available are posted online at flavor companies or in thePerfumer and Flavorist...
Actually, it should probably read "Assessment Criteria of a passionate CognoScenti, Parfumista or Fragrancista" because few people will take the time to formally review a fragrance. Many of the criteria we have listed above for the 'perfumer', also likely to be used by an 'end-user' when...
Perfume is essentially a creation: a work of art that evolves over time. Perfumers recommend that you replace it every few months in order to respect the essence of the perfumer’s creation, the way it was really meant to be. By Iberchem Share Related...
Since pregnancy I’ve become a lot more sensitive to smell – I usually wear smaller amounts and avoid applying on my pulse-points because the skin there gets irritated easily (I can’t wear a watch for long, for the same reason). Instead I switch at random between the fronts and ...
Victoria:I like it: spray-touch-touch-lift-spray.I will try this next. Sounds like it would be a great way to perfume oneself thoroughly.July 14, 2012 at 4:00pmReply Tulip:That yellow. That blue. Is it a common combination?
the size of the candle,” says Raza. The idea here is that the entire top layer becomes molten before you extinguish it. “That means the whole surface will burn evenly so it won’t create those dips,” which can deepen, creating a cavernous hole for the wick to become permanent...
Viking alter-ego:“Leif Erikson, because of his connection with North America as the first explorer to come, before Christopher Columbus. Coming to America was always a dream of mine growing up.” Andrea MaackPhoto: Courtesy of Benjamin Hardman Andrea Maack The Icelandic artist and perfumer recen...
How to Do It Disclaimer Frequently Asked Questions You may have noticed certain unsightly things around your house—like how dingy your bath towels have become or the fact that your bedsheets aren't as fresh and crisp as they used to be. Even when washed regularly with detergent, these ...