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 4 · A global map of scent
elorea Global Scent Map
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elorea Illustrated jasmine, centifolia roses, and lavender bloom alongside a perfumer's blending tools.
elorea Dark, glossy oud resin shines on a reflective mirror surface under dramatic studio lighting.
Fun Fact
Liquid gold: High-quality oud oil can cost upwards of $5,000 per pound, making it more valuable than gold by weight.
Quiz
Which city in India is famous for preserving 400-year-old traditional perfume distillation methods?
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What oil is traditionally used as the base to capture the scent of baked clay in Indian attars?
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What is the name of the traditional Indian perfume that smells like monsoon rain on dry clay?
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Which French town is globally recognized as the historic capital of perfume making?
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In the Japanese Kodo ceremony, what verb do practitioners use instead of 'smelling' the incense?
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Why is the French perfume town of Grasse so perfect for growing delicate flowers like jasmine and roses?
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What does the name of the traditional Japanese incense ceremony, 'Kodo', translate to?