Resources

The Good Scents Company

Massive database of ingredients and odour types

(Article) Jean Carles Method

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Art of Perfumery: Exposing the Perfumer

Grasse Institute of Perfumery Online Course Curriculum

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Institute for Art and Olfaction

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How to Use Math When Deciding Which Perfume to Wear

Spatial/visual 3D cartesian modelling for perfumes. Wild.

Advanced Blending Techniques

How to build a formula

Demystifying Aromachemicals (Reddit)

This person was kind enough to share their course description!

Nez: How to Cultivate Your Nose

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(PDFs) Jean Carles Method

5 PDF resources

Sylvane Delacourt - The Olfactive Facets

There are no official/definitive fragrance families so it’s worth getting a few different references here

Perfumer’s Apprencice

Supplier of aromachemicals and accessories. Ship to Canada. I got their beginner’s kit.

New Directions Aromatics

Massive supplier of affordable essential oils (and they seem good quality). Have both US and Canadian sites and reasonable shipping.

Anarres Natural Health

Local source for Perfumer’s alcohol ($0.03/gram). Also sell essential oils, bottles etc.

Small Molecules Make Scents

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(Basenotes) Smelling Technique Guide

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Institute for Art and Olfaction Materials Reference Database

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