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The Science of Scent
32:40 - 36:40 (04:00)
Making perfumes is a balancing act of getting the right notes because these smells are coming and going, and it is like composing a symphony- but with olfaction.
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This episode explores the science of scent by discussing the importance of base notes in perfumes and the balancing act of composing scents like a symphony.
32:40 - 34:24 (01:44)
Science of Perfume
Summary
This episode explores the science of scent by discussing the importance of base notes in perfumes and the balancing act of composing scents like a symphony.
ChapterThe Science of Scent
EpisodeSelects: How Perfume Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Our sense of smell, known as olfaction, played a crucial role in the evolution of the brain.
34:24 - 36:40 (02:15)
Brain Evolution
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Our sense of smell, known as olfaction, played a crucial role in the evolution of the brain. It is believed that the lobes of the brain evolved from olfactory buds.