Homo olfactusIn the animal kingdom, the sense of smell plays a key role, communicating signals and driving behaviors. But in humans it has long been considered a primal, instinctual, even shameful sense. In recent times it has regained favor, and we are discovering that we are more skillful with our noses than previously thought.Is it all a sign of our ambivalence regarding our relationship with nature? We have long used animal products to fragrance ourselves, or to make ourselves feel more powerful. Even though this practice has now almost entirely fallen out of favor, a dose of (reconstructed) animality within a fragrance's sillage still exudes a certain charm.
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Magazine Nez #10 How does taste work and what does it have in common with smell? How are food flavourings created? What about fragrances with foody notes? Can odours influence our eating habits? This tenth issue examines the affinities between our nose and our mouth, perfumery and cuisine. Nez is an invitation to explore the world through our olfactory sensations, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses art, literature, photography, science, history, gastronomy and, of course, perfumery, pr
Design & Perfume Torn between its artistic, artisanal, commercial and technical dimensions, between rational and emotional, and if perfume was above all considered a design object? Nez offers to discover the world through our olfactory sensations, with a multidisciplinary approach: art, literature, photography, science, history, gastronomy, perfumery... To understand the essential role of smell in our lives.
Love Has a NoseThe close links between perfume, sex and seduction have been forged over a long period of time and are rooted in myths, beliefs, religion and medicine. Is perfume still gendered today and, if so, what olfactory form does this gendering take? What mechanisms guide our nostrils towards some people but not others, whether they’re wearing perfume or not? We delve into the subject of gender and olfactory attraction, through the prism of history, marketing, anthropology, sociology and biology.
From cradle to rockerFrom our mother's womb to the grave, how do smells follow us through our lives? Can our sense of smell help us survive? Are perfumes also dying?This eleventh issue explores the close links that exist between our nose and the notions of life and death. Nez is an invitation to explore the world through our olfactory sensations, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses art, literature, photography, science, history, gastronomy and, of course, perfumery, providing its reader
Published biannually, Nez explores the world around us via our sense of smell. It provides insights into the vital role that olfactory sensations play in our lives using a novel approach that encompasses art, literature, science, history, food and perfume. Can you get hooked on an odor? Why are ethanol and perfume such a good combination? How do brands try to create olfactory dependency? Tobacco, alcohol, drugs… The eighth issue of Nez reveals the connections between our sense of smell and addictive subst
Description Published bi-annually, Nez explores the world around us via our sense of smell. It provides an insight into the vital role that olfactory sensations play in our lives in a novel approach that encompasses art, literature, science, history, food and perfume. This fifth edition of Nez looks at the issues surrounding the use of natural and synthetic ingredients in perfume. What role has chemistry had in building the perfume business of today? Why are natural products so favoured, and are they alwa
Description How is our sense of smell connected with our mind and body? The sixth edition of Nez looks at perfume’s therapeutic and spiritual roles, and explores the influence of odours in our daily lives on our health, our mood and our emotions. THE NOSE OF AUTHORSLiterature and perfume, an age-old love story. ICONSMaking good use of their noses, each in their own manner contributes to the world of olfaction. ODORAMAEverything you always wanted to know about smell but were afraid to ask. The Story of Va