Olfactory Culture

Cannabis, the transgressive green

The last few years have seen an increasing number of creations inspired by marijuana.
An overview of the olfactory interpretations of the plant, as seen through the eyes of perfumers Olivier Cresp (Firmenich) and Nicolas Beaulieu (IFF).

Perfume trends : the notes making a splash today

Perfume trends : the notes making a splash today

Autumn is here: what better time to take stock of perfume releases from the past so we can envision the artistic directions of the future? We have sniffed out and scrutinised today’s in-vogue notes, adding in the comments of perfumers we interviewed for the report.

Behind the Scent

Back to school for the sense of smell

Although olfactory education is absent from the official school curriculum in France, a number of initiatives demonstrate the benefits it can offer to children.

Behind the Scent

Olfactory education: how to cultivate your nose

While the value of our fifth sense is increasingly recognised, there are very few ways of cultivating it. Nez is inviting you on a journey to discover the different ways we can sharpen our noses, covering specialist training for professionals and amateurs alike, therapeutic rehabilitation, lessons for young children and self-education.

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