Perfumers Olivia Giacobetti: From Memories of Fig Trees to Transparent Scented Landscapes
A Life in PerfumeryEarly LifeOlivia Giacobetti was born on April 9, 1966, in Burgundy (Boulogne), France. Neither parent...
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Guide Salon du Chocolat Parfum 2023
A playful 2023 guide to chocolate and perfume, from cacao’s history and chocolate styles to gourmand fragrances and favorite chocolatiers.
Books and Movies Photography: Rare Perfumes, Perfumes of the 21st Century (Japanese Edition)
Book InformationJapanese title (English gloss): Photography: Rare Perfumes, Perfumes of the 21st Century(Original title:...
Books and Movies A Life of Perfume
Book InformationTitle: A Life of PerfumeAuthor: Edmond RoudnitskaPublication year: 2018Publisher: Leonard PayneBook Revi...
Events Pitti Fragranze: The History of Florence’s Perfume Exhibition, Brand Selection, Retrospectives, and Programs for Learning About Raw Materials
From the Corsini Gardens in 2003 to the Leopolda. Trace the origins and development of Pitti Fragranze, the organizers’ selection process, perfumers’ retrospectives, RAW, and the collaboration with SETCHU. Also review the completed 2026 edition, the plans for 2027, and current visitor eligibility.
Events Smell Festival: Olfactory Culture in Bologna and the History of Its Exhibitions, Workshops and Performances
Smell Festival began in Bologna in 2010. From founder Francesca Faruolo’s vision to exhibitions translating dreams into scents, works using materials from bees, music, kōdō and workshops exploring the city, we trace the history of a place for learning about and sharing olfactory culture.
Events The Work of a Fragrance Evaluator: Interpreting Briefs, Assessing Prototypes and Developing Scents With Perfumers
Interpreting requests, smelling prototypes and explaining the reasons for improvements to perfumers. Through evaluators’ own words and materials from fragrance companies and educational institutions, we explore perfume development, its differences from quality control and consumer research, and the learning of olfaction and language.
Perfumer school École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique (ESPC / École Supérieure du Parfum): Perfume and Cosmetics Education in Paris and Grasse
Founded in Paris in 2011, ESPC connects fragrance creation with quality, production, and marketing. Explore the educators behind its founding, the opening of its Grasse campus, its programs, entry requirements, tuition by academic year, and the distinction between professional certification and a university master’s degree.
Events Esxence | The Birth of Milan’s Perfume Event and Its History of Connecting Creators, Retailers, and Enthusiasts
Esxence was born in Milan in 2009. Follow the paths of Silvio Levi and Maurizio Cavezzali, the connection with Nose, exhibitor selection, experiences of scent sampling, exhibitions and learning, a historical timeline, and the plans for 2027.
Events Kate McLean: Art and Research That Gather City Smells and Translate Them Into Words, Colors and Maps
How can a city’s smells be gathered, described and mapped? Through Kate McLean’s career, smellwalks and works in Amsterdam, Singapore and Kyiv, we trace the creative practice and research that share subjective perceptions.