Chapter 1
The perfume organ and the scent scale
Chapter 2
The high-pitched top notes
Chapter 3
The harmonious heart notes
Chapter 4
The deep resonance of base notes
Chapter 5
Global symphonies of scent
Ch 5 · Global symphonies of scent
Glossary
accord (noun)
A harmonious combination of different elements or ingredients that forms a unified whole. In 1917, François Coty blended global ingredients like Mediterranean citrus and oakmoss into a historic accord.
A harmonious combination of different elements or ingredients that forms a unified whole. In 1917, François Coty blended global ingredients like Mediterranean citrus and oakmoss into a historic accord.
Fun Fact
Precious oud: High-quality natural oud oil can cost up to $20,000 per kilogram, making it significantly more valuable than gold by weight.
Quiz
During which historical Japanese period did the artistic and spiritual practice of Kōdō first emerge among court nobles?
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Which Indian city is world-famous for using 400-year-old clay distillation techniques to make traditional attars?
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What triggers the Aquilaria tree to produce the highly valuable, aromatic resin known as oud?
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What is the traditional Arabic term for pure, alcohol-free concentrated perfume oils used for layering?
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What natural phenomenon does the famous Indian perfume 'Mitti Attar' replicate using distilled clay?
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What does the Japanese term 'mon-ko' literally translate to in the context of the Kōdō incense ceremony?
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What is the name of the scented woodchips burned in Middle Eastern homes to fragrance clothing and hair?