Scents & Science (Ch. 1): The Alchemical Origins of Fragrance Chemistry
This post is the foundation for our Fragrance Chemistry series, exploring its deep alchemical origins.
The History of Perfume: From Sacred Smoke to Modern Science
This comprehensive guide explores the complete history of perfume, tracing the evolution of fragrance from its ancient, ceremonial roots as sacred smoke to its role in modern chemistry and science.
The Quantum Nose: A Guide to the Vibration Theory of Olfaction
This guide explains the controversial vibration theory of olfaction, exploring how quantum biology and quantum tunneling may explain the sense of smell.
The Anatomy of Smell: A Guide to the Olfactory System
This guide explains the complete anatomy of smell and how the olfactory system works. We provide a deep dive into the biology of scent, from the olfactory receptors in the nose to the complex process of perception in the brain.
The Evolution of Olfaction: How Our Primal Sense Shapes Survival
This guide explores the complete evolution of olfaction, tracing our sense of smell from its simple origins in early organisms to its complex role in human survival, taste perception, and behavior. We examine the scientific reasons why olfaction is our most primal and critical sense.
Perfume as Simulacrum: How Scent Becomes Hyperreal
This article explores the concept of perfume as simulacrum, a key theory from postmodern philosophy.
Fragrance Olfactive Pyramid: The Ultimate Guide to Perfume Notes and Layers
The Olfactive Pyramid is a foundational concept in perfumery that structures fragrance notes into top, heart, and base layers; this ultimate guide explains its history, structure, function, and limitations in modern scent evaluation.
Blotter: The Bright Knight of The Perfumery
Introduction Drying paper, test paper, key, perfume strip – who knows what other names are used for a blotter. Picture this: a perfumer’s studio, bottles of exotic essences lining the walls, and amidst this fragrant chaos, a stack of unsung…