Chapter 1
The architecture of aroma
Chapter 2
The training of a master nose
Chapter 3
From petal to liquid gold
Chapter 4
A global map of scent
YOUR GOAL
Master of How to bottle a memory
Ch 1 · The architecture of aroma
elorea Perfume Architecture
We build the top, heart, and base (oh-oh!) / each fading at its own pace (yeah, its own pace!)
elorea Massive molecular structures of oakmoss and musk trap lighter scent particles in warm diagrams.
elorea A perfumer blends fresh rose petals and lavender under dramatic studio lighting.
Fun Fact
Smelly molecules: The human nose has about 400 types of scent receptors, allowing us to distinguish up to one trillion different odors.
Quiz
Why do perfume base notes like sandalwood and vanilla last the longest on your skin?
Quiz
What are the first, fast-evaporating scents you smell immediately after spraying a perfume called?
Quiz
Which iconic 1889 perfume by Guerlain was one of the first to use synthetic vanillin to extend its top notes?
Quiz
How many scent receptor types do humans have in their noses to detect different odors?
Quiz
Which group of notes makes up about 70% of a perfume's total volume and forms its core character?
Quiz
Where are the best places to apply perfume to help it evaporate and release its scent layers?