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Best books to learn Perfumery and fragrance making, in order

Perfumery is a craft of structure, so you must understand a fragrance before you can build one. Learn the raw materials and the language of top, heart, and base notes first, then how accords and the classic families are constructed, then blending, dilution, and composing your own formulas, so your scents are designed rather than randomly mixed.

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How should I approach learning perfumery and fragrance making?
Perfumery is a craft of structure, so you must understand a fragrance before you can build one. Learn the raw materials and the language of top, heart, and base notes first, then how accords and the classic families are constructed, then blending, dilution, and composing your own formulas, so your scents are designed rather than randomly mixed.
What's a good book to start perfumery and fragrance making with?
A strong starting point is The Scent of Desire by Rachel Herz. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after perfumery and fragrance making?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Watch collecting, Blackjack and card counting, Model rocketry.

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