Olfactory Culture

Vetiver, shadow and light

Although this tropical plant has long been a classic in perfumery, it recently seems to be attracting renewed interest. An overview of its botanical roots and olfactory developments, as seen through the eyes of perfumers Marc-Antoine Corticchiato (Parfum d’empire) and Quentin Bisch (Givaudan).

Behind The Scent

Becoming a perfumer: an obstacle-strewn path

While the profession of perfumer is inextricably linked to the notion of competition, the long, arduous path that leads to it is equally competitive.

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