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Perfumerythe art and science of smell

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Perfumery

A group or organization

specializing in perfumes The science and art of the

application of scents

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Sense of Smell

Ability of advanced

creatures to detect

certain materials in

air

Not yet fully

understood

The client of

Perfumery

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What is a Perfume

It is a mixture of aromatic compounds and

solvents

It is used to improve the smell of a substance,

environment or mask unwanted aromas

Some can improve mood, emotions and well-

being

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Perfumery Materials

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Fragrance Oils

Fragrance Oils are synthetic

Isolated ingredients are manufactured and put

together by perfumers to create a scent

Cheap

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Essential Oils

These are aromatic

oils derived directly

from plants or

flowers They have medicinal

or healing effects to

the human body

Directly affects themood and emotions

of a person

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Alcohol

A powerful solvent

Evaporates really fast

The largest portion ofa perfume consists of

alcohol

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Water

The universal solvent

An additive to soften

alcohol scent in a

perfume

Also a dilutant

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Carrier Oils

Another dilutant of perfume oils

Mostly used for perfumery applications

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Perfume Making

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Laboratory Rules

Sanitize

Use clean utensils

Do not contaminate oils

and other ingredients Avoid direct sunlight on all

products

Handle all equipment andoils carefully

Wash hands after working

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Perfume Making is like Baking

Plan your

perfume

Measure

ingredient

Mix

them all

together

Age

the

perfume

Bottle itSell it or

use it

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Perfume Applications

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Where can you use perfume?

Soaps and toiletries

Lotions

Room and car fragrance Fabric softeners

Massage oils

Candles and burners