The Difference Between a Chemist and a Perfumer
Posted by MAIR on Oct 16th 2025
When you pick up a fragrance, you’re holding the result of both science and imagination. But who makes that magic happen? Many assume a chemist and a perfumer are the same when, in truth, they play very different yet equally essential roles in the creation of a scent.
The Perfumer - The Artist of EmotionA perfumer, often called a “nose,” is the creative mind behind a fragrance’s identity. They craft olfactory stories using thousands of raw materials both natural and synth
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The Fragrance Industry's "Made-Up" Scents and How They Became Iconic
Posted by Mair on Nov 14th 2024
The world of fragrance is often filled with mysterious and alluring scents that transport us to distant memories, places, and emotions. But what if I told you that some of these iconic "notes" or scents don’t actually exist in nature? That’s right—certain notes in your favorite perfumes are entirely constructed by the fragrance industry, assigned names that evoke a sense of luxury, warmth, or freshness, even though the substances themselves may not have any natural scent at all.In this blog, we’
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