She pops open a fresh bottle of something that takes a visitor's breath away - jasmine sambac concentrate.
"Careful!" warns Kern [Vero, of Vero Profumo]. "You wouldn't believe it, it's like petrol. But when you dilute it the nuances of the flower really come out. You really have to know these things."
An extended article by Susan Stone on Deutche Welle highlights the professional course into perfumery of two Swiss perfumers we know and love: Vero Kern of Vero Profumo and Andy Tauer of Tauer Perfumes.
Their impressive history showcases how you can follow your heart (and your nose!) even at 60 or how you can become an iternational success in what you love if you believe enough in it. In the article, the two perfumers explain how they took that decision, what it means to produce in Switzerland, and how costs are affected by the economic crisis. Read the whole article here.
article brought to my attention by sillage/pol. Photo via duftarchiv.de
Friday, September 9, 2011
Becoming a Perfumer: When Changing Careers Midstream
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Thumbs up Helena!!What an interesting story!Eventually, if you have the knowledge, the passion and little luck, you can do everything you want!
ReplyDeleteActually, I of course DO believe the "it's like petrol" bit. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lead.