Where and when did perfumery begin?
Perfumery, the art and science of creating fragrances, has a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years. The exact origin of perfumery is uncertain, but...
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Explaining the ingredients used to make aquatic perfumes?
Aquatic perfumes are fragrances that are designed to conjure the fresh, clean, and oceanic scents of the sea. To create these fragrances, perfumers typically use a combination of natural and...
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Does skin colour effect perfume?
The unique tint and depth of an individual's skin can impact how a perfume smells on them, and the shade of your skin tone, warmth, or coolness, can be...
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Why is Musk often referred to as 'Animalic'
Natural musks are historically fragrances that are derived from animal sources, such as musk deer, beaver, and muskrats, thus giving them an animal-type olfactory character. Here are some...
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Do Pheromones work on human behaviour?
Well its that time of the year again when this question seems to peek for L-O-V-E Month. Pheromones are chemicals that are produced by animals, including humans, and...
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The Theory of Smell (Olfaction)
The Theory of Smell (Olfaction). Biologically, how does this work? Well the answer it seems its still not 100% clear. Which is not surprising, considering the mysterious, intangible and...
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Anosmia explained
Anosmia explained. Anosmia is a condition, where either by birth or by accident we lose the ability to smell.
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Why smells elicit different emotions between people?
Why smells elicit different emotions between people? This is the beauty of the art and science of olfaction. Strictly speaking, no aroma is bad (or good), but rather...
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The Aroma Chemical Brothers
Chemicals....the name sounds so synthetic, so harsh. It conjures visions of mad (and often evil) Scientists working in their lair-come-labs almost always purched ontop of a cliff with...
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