How Birth Control Can Affect Your Sense of Smell and Attraction
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Your sense of smell is more powerful than you might think. It influences everything from the way you experience food to how you connect with others. Science has shown that hormonal birth control can subtly alter the way we perceive scents, including pheromones that play a role in attraction. For fragrance lovers, understanding this connection [...]
What “Fragrance-Free” Really Means
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The term “fragrance-free” sounds straightforward, but it’s not always what it seems. You’ve probably seen it on skincare, cleaning products, and even baby wipes. It suggests a safer, more natural alternative, especially for people with sensitive skin or allergies.
Is the Fragrance Industry Still Innovating?
For anyone who develops fragrance, there’s one phrase that makes your heart sink: “This smells like…”
It’s not that perfumers or creative directors intentionally imitate; it’s that the palette we all draw from is, in many ways, the same. Certain notes sell, certain accords evoke emotion. Consumers, often without realizing it, are trained to seek familiarity [...]
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The Difference Between a Chemist and a Perfumer
When you pick up a fragrance, you’re holding the result of both science and imagination. But who makes that magic happen? Many assume a chemist and a perfumer are the same when, in truth, they play very different yet equally essential roles in the creation of a scent.
The Perfumer - The Artist of EmotionA perfumer, [...]
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