perfumer

nose

Olfactory facial organ

• blendingCombining into uniformity
• formulationDevised mixture or expression
• essencesFundamental natures or extracts

extraction · enfleurage · tincture · maceration · distillation · accord · infusion · decanting · compounding · absolutes

notes

Brief written records

• accordHarmony between parties
• top notesVolatile opening fragrances
• base notesPerfume's final, lasting accords

projection · longevity · eau de parfum · eau de toilette · cologne · floral · woody · musky · citrus · oriental

prestige

Reputation commanding admiration

• exclusivityState of being limited
• bespokeMade to individual specifications
• houseResidential building

niche · couture · designer · boutique · clientele · commission · signature scent · limited edition · heritage · legacy

botanicals

Plant-based ingredients

• essencesFundamental natures or extracts
• absolutesUnconditional, unqualified things
• concretesMakes real or tangible

resins · balsams · musks · ambergris · civet · orris · tuberose · ylang-ylang · frankincense · myrrh

apothecary

Historical medicine preparer

• guildProfessional mutual-aid society
• RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
• alchemistPractitioner of proto-chemistry

incense · unguents · pomades · smelling salts · ancient Egypt · Arabia · Chanel · tradition · heritage · apprentice

laboratory

Facility for scientific investigation

• synthesisCombining parts into whole
• compoundsBonded element substances
• volatileLiable to sudden change

molecules · chromatography · reagents · solvents · isolates · fixatives · aldehydes · esters · terpenes · musks

• perfumersnose, compounder, formulator, blender
• sensory expertswine taster, tea taster, sommelier, supertaster, nose
• creatorsartist, author, composer, designer, inventor
• creativesartist, artists, painter, painters, illustrators
• parfumeriecologne, scent, fragrance, eau de toilette, eau de parfum
• specialized occupationssommelier, actuary, arborist, doula, farrier