Today, we explore the unique lexicon of perfumery, a universe that is both complex and delicate, closely associated with that of music.
TOOLS USED IN OUR WORKSHOPS
Beaker
This versatile container allows for various tasks such as stirring and mixing. At Le Studio des Parfums, we provide you with a beaker so you can create, observe, and smell your perfume at every stage of formulation.
Coffee beans
At your disposal During our perfume creation workshops, coffee beans offer a familiar scent that helps the brain to focus on a single odor, thus facilitating the detection of new, complex olfactory nuances.
Graduated test tube
Used in the laboratory to measure liquid volumes, the graduated cylinder allows you to precisely follow the quantities recommended by our perfumer, thus ensuring the harmony of your fragrance.
Creation form
Supplied during our perfume creation workshops, it enables you to write down each note present in your perfume. At the end of the workshop, we keep this sheet for you so that we can reproduce it identically, should you wish to recommend it.
Touch to smell
A blotter is a strip of paper intended to smell a fragrance and follow its evolution over time.
KEY CONCEPTS
- Note
In perfumery, a note refers to a scent, which can describe a "facet" of a perfume. They can be classified into 3 categories: top notes, middle notes and base notes.
- Top note
Top notes are the first notes you perceive when you spray your perfume. More volatile than the others, they last a few minutes before disappearing.
- Middle note
The middle notes make up the "heart" of the fragrance, in other words, its personality. They consist mainly of fruit and flowers.
- Base note
The base notes are the heaviest. They are the base of the fragrance. These notes evolve over the course of the day and remain on the skin and clothing for a very long time.
- Perfume accord
The result of a blend of several fragrant ingredients.
- Formula
List of all the notes used to create a perfume.
- Olfactory family
Olfactory families classify olfactory notes according to their characteristics:woodlands;chypress;leathery; the;florals;ferns hepesperidae and orientals.
- Olfactory pyramid
Pyramid representation describing the structure of a perfume, from light top notes to lasting base notes.
- Natural and synthetic notes
Extracts from nature or synthetic products, used respectively for their unique characteristics or when direct extraction is not possible.
If you would like to find out more, we invite you to read our article : The perfume duel: Natural versus Synthetic (studiodesparfums-paris.fr)
- Perfume organ
Considered the perfumer's instrument, it is on this piece of furniture that the perfumer arranges his raw materials to create unique compositions. At the Studio, our perfume organ, with over 100 notes from Grasse, guarantees an unforgettable experience.
- Perfume
A perfume is a mixture of essential oils, water, and alcohol, which may include various natural ingredients such as plants, flowers, or fruits.
Immersing yourself in the enchanting world of the Studio des Parfums is venturing into a universe where every note, every accord, and every element contributes to creating unique and memorable olfactory experiences.
