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Q. How Does Perfume Differ from Fabric Mist or Body Spray?

A. Put simply, the differences are their purpose, where they can be used, and their formulation. Perfume is mainly worn ...
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Q. How Should I Study Perfume? How Can I Become More Knowledgeable About It?

A. Leaving aside the question of whether perfume is something one should study in the first place, I will share my own t...
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Q. Does Rubbing Perfume Really “Break the Fragrance Molecules”?

A. All matter, including our bodies, smells, and physical objects, is made up of collections of molecules. Molecules con...
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Q. Why Does Perfume Smell Different on Different People or on Paper?

A. When you try perfume on your skin, it may smell different from when you tried it on a blotter, or the same fragrance ...
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Q. How Can I Tell Whether a Perfume Uses Natural or Synthetic Fragrance Materials?

A. In short, you cannot tell for certain, but you can make an educated guess.For example, when the fragrance materials u...
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Q. What Are the Differences Between the Spices Used in Perfume?

A. A variety of spices are used in perfume, broadly divided into two types: hot spices and cold spices.Hot SpicesHot spi...
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Q. What Are Maison and Niche Fragrances?

A. As you gradually learn about perfume, you begin to encounter unfamiliar terms. Prime examples are maison and niche. H...
Books and Movies

Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel

Book InformationTitle: Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to ChanelAuthor: Edwin T. MorrisSupervised by: Sho...
Books and Movies

NOSE: The Perfumer – The World’s Most Mysterious Profession

Film InformationFilm: NOSE Chōkōshi: Sekai de Mottomo Shinpiteki na Shigoto (NOSE: The Perfumer – The World’s Most Myste...
Books and Movies

Uzushio (Le Sauvage)

Film InformationFilm: Uzushio (Japanese title; original title: Le Sauvage)Release year: 1975Director: Jean-Paul Rappenea...