Nose 05, Natural & synthetic

• Publisher: NEZ ÉDITIONS
• Language: French & English
• Publication date: 05/2018
• Number of pages: 144

Published twice a year, Nose explores the world around us through our sense of smell. It provides insight into the vital role that olfactory sensations play in our lives, in a fresh approach that encompasses art, literature, science, history, food and fragrance. Please note that Nez has been available in English since issue 3. The first two issues are only available in French.

In this number :

Chemistry is our nature

We repeat to ourselves that only the finest and most exotic natural essences are worthy of appearing in the best perfumes. Conversely, the word “synthetic” is enough to make one shudder. However, synthesis is the only raison d'être of perfumery as we know it today, and the perfumer is capable of composing balanced formulas, but also diffusing, tenacious and above all new. We look at the issue, adopting the perspectives of science, botany, history, law, industry and marketing.

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