The article explores the profound connection between scent, memory, and emotion, focusing on how perfumers extract inspiration from familiar environments. Jérôme Epinette's Bibliothèque fragrance draws on the comforting imagery of a leather couch, intertwining notes of violet, suede, and wood to create a nostalgic sensory experience. In contrast, Isaac Sinclair's The Apartment captures the essence of a Parisian flat, utilizing gourmand notes of cherry and rum to evoke a sophisticated atmosphere. The creative processes of these perfumers illustrate that fragrance construction mirrors architectural design, emphasizing that multiple elements work in harmony to create a complete olfactory narrative.
Scent is one of the most powerful ways to immortalize a moment in time, many thanks to the olfactory system's direct line to the amygdala and hippocampus.
When perfumer Jérôme Epinette... began with a leather couch, which he associates with sitting down to relax with a book.
Sinclair says that, unlike other perfumes that revolve around one or two core notes, this fragrance captures a vibe and a sexy atmosphere.
It's not about just one fragrance note, but how multiple elements come together to evoke a complete sensory experience.
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