Before a scent is blended, it must first be imagined. Yet creativity cannot be summoned at will. While there are no formulas for creativity–the process is as unique to each perfumer as their finished creation–we can stoke the flames of our creative fires by drawing inspiration from others.
Before a scent is blended, it must first be imagined. Yet creativity cannot be summoned at will. While there are no formulas for creativity–the process is as unique to each perfumer as their finished creation–we can stoke the flames of our creative fires by drawing inspiration from others.
Recently, sandalwood company Quintis, located in Australia, announced the "Sandalwood Reimagined" competition, tasking perfumers from around the globe to reimagine sandalwood in a new fragrance, an open brief inviting creativity without constraints. The winners of the competition are scheduled to be announced on July 1, 2022, at the World Perfumery Congress in Miami. This piece was constructed and contributed on behalf of the Quintis team.
Here, perfumers reflect on finding inspiration and the intangible journey of creation.
For the full article, please check out the Perfumer & Flavorist+ May 2022 issue.
