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INTRO TO PERFUMERY: A PRIMER

OLFACTION

  • How Our Sense of Smell Works: Delve into the science of olfaction and its connection to fragrance perception.

  • Anatomy of the Olfactory System: Gain insights into the structure and function of the olfactory system.

  • Role of Scent Receptors: Understand the function of various scent receptors in detecting and interpreting fragrances.

THE PERFUMERS PALETTE

  • A concise course focusing on the essence of natural raw materials & aroma chemicals in perfumery.

  • Plant Origins and Olfactory Nuances: Study the impact of genus, species, and geolocation on scent differences.

  • Extraction Processes: Understanding methods to capture essence from natural materials, including animal origin.

  • Synthetic Raw Materials: Exploring the role of synthetics in modern perfumery.

  • Spectrum of Material Families: Gaining insight into various material families and subfamilies in perfumery.

  • Classifications in Perfumery: Examining diverse categorization methods used by perfumers.

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