by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
When I began blending perfumes, I added ingredients, drop by drop, into small vials. The results were getting skewed because the test strips were absorbing too much. If I were starting out with only a few drops, the absorption of a single drop was enough to shift the...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Brooklyn Perfume Company released its line of four eaux de parfum in 2014. The reception, was enthusiastic. Several who reviewed the perfumes said they were “original.” One said “I’m at a loss for words” and declared there were two aphrodisiacs in his life: BPC’s Oud...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Para Cresols smell like the creosote painted on a pier’s supports. While this sounds weird, cresols are essential for some flower scents, especially narcissus and lily. Don’t be too perplexed by the use of both “cresol” and “cresyl.” There is a difference–it...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whenever a new obsession strikes, I get online and buy every relevant book I can find. In perfumery, this isn’t easy. There aren’t many books to begin with and those that do exist are often outdated or too technical. There are a million aromatherapy books. These books...
by Jim Peterson | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Iris flowers have very little scent. The secret is in the roots, which must be aged for five years to bring out their aroma. Once ground into a fine powder, the roots are distilled to yield a small amount of aromatic “butter.” Perfumers call this “orris butter.” Orris...
