Olfaction

• How Our Sense of Smell Works: Delve into the science of olfaction and its connection to fragrance perception.
• Anatomy of the Olfactory System: Gain insights into the structure and function of the olfactory system.
• Role of Scent Receptors: Understand the function of various scent receptors in detecting and interpreting fragrances.

The Perfumer’s Palette

• A concise course focusing on the essence of natural raw materials & aroma chemicals in perfumery.
• Plant Origins and Olfactory Nuances: Study the impact of genus, species, and geolocation on scent differences.
• Extraction Processes: Understanding methods to capture essence from natural materials, including animal origin.
• Synthetic Raw Materials: Exploring the role of synthetics in modern perfumery.
• Spectrum of Material Families: Gaining insight into various material families and subfamilies in perfumery.
• Classifications in Perfumery: Examining diverse categorization methods used by perfumers.

Instructor: Gus Romero