Discovery Day

An initiation to assess your olfactory abilities and acquire a odor memory and discover the magical world of creating perfumes.

Profiles

• Employees not familiar with perfume
• Perfume enthusiasts
• Students preparing a perfumer examination

Objectives

• Test your sense of smell
• Prepare for an olfactory examination
• Discover the Perfumer-Creator universe
• Learn the basics of perfume creation
• Understand the importance of olfactory tenacity and intensity
• Create a unique fragrance (for the skin or interior)

Program

Morning

• Smell test
• Olfaction and emotions
• Chinese portrait of an odour
• Description of the Perfumer-Creator's organ
• Introduction to natural and synthetic raw materials
• Explanation of the olfactory pyramid

• Explanation of perfume composition, from raw materials to creation
• Application of notions of top – middle – base notes
• Presentation of the olfactory facets in a perfume
• Composing a perfume formula using facets
• Make a composition
• Evaluate your creation

Acquired knowledge

• Knowledge of one’s olfactory capacities
• Understanding the vocabulary used by Perfumer-Creators
• Master learning methods to develop the sense of smell
• Understanding the olfactory pyramid
• Identify different facets of a fragrance
• Introduction to the art of creation

Extras

• A fun learning module
• A short module (3 hours), adaptable
• Practical introduction to creation by formulating simple accords when hiring or promoting an employee

Practical information

• Level Initiation
• Time : 6 hours
• Tool : 1 olfactorium
• Dates : Not available today in New York

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