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Originally Posted by dreadnaught
If you're a fan of fine smelling things then I'm sure you'd dig it as well. It's actually kind of interesting how they go about the process of making perfumes in this movie, whether it's all fictional or not.  |
Yeah I'd be very much interested in seeing that aspect of it. They pretty much come up with a concept for a scent, and then go from there. They take a variety of notes (like rose or basil) or accords (bundles of notes to create a specific scent, like "ocean air" or "fresh grass).
Then they take specific amounts of whatever concentrated essences they decide work together, and then dilute it with alcohol. Niche perfumers will tend to use more natural ingredients, because it will create a higher quality fragrance. Big designer houses could frankly care less. They don't care what it smells like. Almost like those pop musicians who will sing whatever as long as it will sell records; make the scent smell good, and make sure we sell a lot of it. On the other hand, you have the good ol' niche side of things. They will create whatever they damn well please. Serge Lutens just came out with a fragrance "Jeux de Peau" based off his fond memories of buttered toast as a kid. I haven't tried it, but I very much want to. A sample is only 3$ plus whatever shipping is, so I think I will!
EDIT: And thanks be to you Freebase! I'll definitely be checking it out. And yes, I do have DSL thankfully!