INTRO TO THE MALODOR OF ODOR - HOW TO USE THE BEASTS TO CREATE BEAUTY

Behind every beautiful fruit, flower and classic fragrance lies something unexpected: the beastly.

These “beastly” notes are often what create realness in floral and fruit compositions, depth in fine fragrances and can transform a mere smell to a landscape.

Using study accords and A/B comparison to demonstrate their real-world function, we’ll explore how deliberately incorporating unpleasant smells act like the umami of fragrance, adding contrast, texture, and sophistication so a composition goes from pleasant to unforgettable.

We will learn how the Jean Carles method (building formulas in disciplined, stepwise increments) can assist the perfumer in finding the perfect balance with challenging materials.

Expand your smelling palette with the sulfurous-green bite of buchu, the wet-dog earthiness of valerian, the cheesiness of butyrates and the leathery aspects of castoreum.

This workshop will help you strengthen your blending techniques and leave you confident incorporating the beastly into the beauty.