In last post I asked for your input to see different opinions and points of view on bespoke perfumery.
For me personally that idea is absolutely fantastic! I would love to create something extraordinary given the opportunity. I have tried Ex Nihilo’s Osmologue personalisation in the past. It was full in-person experience exploring the notes and possible blend combinations. The thrill of picking favorite note, combining it with existing formula was lots of fun.
Having this small experience made me more open to the idea of creating fragrances. My lack of knowledge of blending raws into accords and terror of measuring it all up in right proportion, using correct carriers. Let’s say idea of it all makes my palms sweaty not in a good way. And having to invest into trillion materials is not something I am ever looking forward to. I prefer to place my trust with professionals. That is where another trouble thoughts emerge on horizon. Who to trust, is there anyone locally available for the back-forth feedback, shipping fees, time investment and so on. Never ending nightmare. I am a consumer soul. Orchestrating something this complex is beyond my reach and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
Good news guys! I did find a person who I can fully trust with an idea, who can make something extraordinary from words and ideas. And who can honestly tell you wether the desired result is feasible or not. That part I value the most. I am talking about Ben, who I had an honour to meet in person last summer. The end-products of @superfumista (his initiative), that I managed to evaluate, are really beautiful!
Recreating your olfactory vision is what Ben does. He listens to what you want and how you want it, providing you with samples after he pulls every last bit of information out of you about your olfactory vision. All that at reasonable price, given the time going into his truly artisanal work consisting of multiple trials and errors, materials etc. Knowing that 6/6 scents I tried were all beyond solid effort and analyzing their briefs was fantastic experience. I can relate to all of the olfactory briefs. Soon I will post short sum-up of each.
Ben, you did 10/10!
4 weeks ago