Playing With Pyramids Again
Persolaise Image: Chanel Above you’ll find an image that’s featured in the press pack of the new Chanel flanker: Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême. I’ve published it here as I think…
Pyramid Building 5 – Link To Bois De Jasmin
Some of you may recall the brief series of posts I wrote last year about the usefulness of the traditional olfactory pyramid of top, heart and base notes. I realise…
Pyramid Building – 4… Conclusion?
To round off my brief examination of the question of top, heart and base notes, I’m tempted to break copyright rules. You see, on page 481 of An Introduction To…
Pyramid Building – 3
The deconstruction of the olfactory pyramid continues. Thanks very much to everyone who sent me emails in response to the previous post on the subject. It’s reassuring to know that…
Watch Out For The Comedy Moustache
I can’t quite believe it myself, but I actually managed to find a few minutes yesterday to play around with some ideas and formulations, mainly with the aim of getting…
Pyramid Building – 2
First of all, I must convey sincere thanks to each and every one of you who took the time to respond to my initial Pyramid Building post. In addition to…
Pyramid Building – 1
Here’s a question for you: how long does it take to smell a whole fragrance? Allow me to explain what I mean. A well-respected and successful perfumer I know once…