How Perfume Is Made: A Perfumer's Secrets

[@scentedsnowdrops]

This was wonderful BBC 4 needs to give you guys a series 😜 thanks guys and Sarah that was a such an enriching video

[@SarahMcCartney]

Thanks.

[@UnknownChap]

Content like this is so fascinating and refreshing 🙏

[@scentsei8201]

Dude you are everywhere 😂 just start your own Channel already. We see you....

[@scentsei8201]

I Will be the first sub. I promise !

[@JuhiMittal]

kzbin.info Here's a very good Channel if you wanna learn from the beginning. Do share if anyone has any more sources.

[@Smurfygurly]

Bloody loved this!!! This should be compulsory viewing for all frag heads. Wafts + Sarah = winning formula ❤️

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Smurfygurly thanks Claire!

[@mdo5121]

This seminar would cost a good penny if found in a university....thanks for the free educational workshop.

[@maxtesti4443]

That was educative. So much better to hear from someone who has actual knowledge in the field. YT at its best.

[@groovydonkey]

Very interesting and informative, I have learnt a lot from it.....Thanks guys

[@ashfaque_1]

Sarah is always informative and a joy to watch & listen. Thank you all three of you very much for another fantastic episode.

[@PerfumeGuru]

Absolutely fabulous. Thank you very much for this lovely experience.

[@justaddlight]

Sarah is absolutely brilliant. Loved the video guys! THIS is the kind of content the community needs right now. I learned so much!!

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@cyberbully3074]

Sarah really stole the show. I have seen some interviews with perfumers and most of them were boring, even perfumers I really love. But this interview was both informative and entertaining, Sarah has a lot of charisma and personality , she should consider starting a KZbin channel. I think I should sample some of her fragrances

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Yes, you should!

[@SarahMcCartney]

We already have a KZbin channel, rather beglected, but I hope to do more soon.

[@SarahMcCartney]

*neglected*

[@user-du8mk5tv1o]

@@WaftsfromTheLoft What's her full name [Sarah ?] and where is her studio ?

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

@@user-du8mk5tv1o Sarah McCartney, of 4160 Tuesdays www.4160tuesdays.com

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Fascinating video, guys. Big thanks to all three of you. Could've listened to Sarah for many more hours.

[@SarahMcCartney]

We talked for ages!

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Wow , over 5,000 views and 136 comments . 326 thumbs up and 3 very silly people who couldn't turn around their shitty day with a great upload . Great stats. Excellent & informative . In regards to the rubbing of amber, then smelling it, people also do this with Bakelite jewelry. It has a distinct smell. That's how you tell the real from the fakes. Wanna know if the stone in the ring is a real stone and not a fake one. Pick up the ring by its shank , and lightly place it to your cheek. A real stone will be cold, for it doesn't absorb the heat as much or as quickly as a fake/plastic one. It's all about the density. Wanna know if your stone has been enhanced, well that will be on the next lesson. Don't know why I just went on a tangent, I just did. I know why now, I like you too.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Ha, thanks!

[@MehdiScent]

Great informative content... Not easy to find such a great talks ... enjoyed 🙏

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@nickn3512]

Incredible. I really need to do one of Sarah's workshops.

[@JOHNHOOK1966]

Castoreum is the main note in "Russian" leather accords.

[@RedMartyr]

Natural ingredients. The first comment was spot on, they use this in food as well. castorium is a natural ingredient that can taste, or smell like caramel, or vanilla when used in various amounts. however, this ingredient comes from the scent gland of a male beaver.

[@tankkindig9238]

This was incredibly informative. You deserve a larger audience.

[@FraBra88]

That restriction of the lilly of the vally chimicasl (wich tge namesv now escapes me) ruined a lot of fragrances. Including a very famous and gorgeous house. Sorry but it is too much. I don't know what to think of IFRA. Sometimes I really think that to push their material they are restricting things that actually are not dangerous.

[@ishaksupian9595]

Too many information and knowledge sharing. Thumb up!

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@ScentitarFragrance]

Great information for everyone put there ! Your points about complexity and accords

[@loboloco08]

Wishing I could share this video, so much info, so much good quality info. Thanks guys for taking the time to put this together. Hugs from USA .

[@niels9565]

Great video with such an interesting and knowledgeable person. Learnt a lot from this. Thanks guys.

[@ChildofGodforevr]

Sorry but I draw the line at sandalwood. I’d rather have Mysore sandalwood than synthetic sandalwood

[@bellesativa]

Thanks Sarah for this mini-workshop, hope you will make a video of your new studio ...and that I win the lottery so I can attend a class ; ) Great job guys for coming up with such important questions! and thanks for adding chapters with minutes.

[@ChildofGodforevr]

What I really want to know is who decided to suddenly use whale poop in perfume and how the heck did ppl think that’s ok.

[@rashednajafali]

Great stuff! Could you also make a video about Oud and Sandalwood?

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

We’ve just done one about Oud!

[@Curdle7]

My favorite kind of video exactly what I was looking for today

[@qaidikramuddin]

Great post gentlemen. Very useful info. I have violet leaf, ionone alpha and beta; time to make a violet accord.

[@SarahMcCartney]

Go for it! A little orris root too? 💜💜💜

[@qaidikramuddin]

@@SarahMcCartney Thank you very much for the tip Sarah 😃😊 I've got orris and I've just followed you on Instagram (Ikramusan and parfums.ikram2019). I've wanted to know how to create violet, now you have given the secret.

[@SarahMcCartney]

It's not that secret. 🙂 You're very welcome.

[@qaidikramuddin]

@@SarahMcCartney 😊

[@fernandokaiser9754]

Best perfumer interview/class, ever!

[@ouch110]

This video is so perfect, and SO British. Well done guys, nice to get a glimpse into Sarah's studio. :)

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!!! We had a fun time with Sarah!

[@olentianasus]

Congratulations guys , what a honour to visit Sarah and to have the opportunity to smell some of her unique materials and creations! Good interview! Such a passionate person she is and so much knowledge. Looking forward a resume from you (after sometime) to hear what did you guys find more interesting and what would you like to discuss deeper. Thank you for sharing 😘

[@osamabinladen824]

This is so comprehensive! Thank you for this! This sparked my interest in perfumery! ❤️

[@LEZLIE_PURPLE_PEONIES]

Very educational. Thank you 😊

[@bobben8937]

Every fragrance enthusiast needs to watch this video. I learned so much. Thank you all for your time and expertise!

[@youngandrew66]

It only hit me the other night, while frantically sniffing various scents from my collection:the next step is learn and make! Dead excited

[@MickBenjamins]

Just came back to re-watch this. Sarah is an absolute gem, and I hope you get to do more of these ❤

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Thank you for taking the time to put this one together. It was great that Sarah was able to debunk a lot of the myths of perfumery. An absolute treat!

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Cheers Chris.

[@londongal1979]

I think you guys miss the point regarding natural versus synthetic. It’s not about the quality of the smell. That’s not what people are really concerned about. It’s about all the dangerous and undisclosed chemicals under the umbrella of synthetic “parfum” many, including endocrine disrupting pthalates and parabens which are linked to cancer and infertility. It’s not about anything else except that. Perfume is largely unregulated and almost any dangerous synthetic can currently be put into the umbrella of “fragrance”. Who knows what people are putting on their skin. Scary to think.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Have you seen our ‘follow up’ video to this? It’s titled ‘Perfume without chemicals’. There is an increasing problem with ‘green washing’, people automatically claiming that ‘all natural’ is safer, when that is not always the case, and these claims of ‘all-natural’ are not at all substantiated. It’s certainly not a black and white issue.

[@yuma420]

My favorite fragrance channel hands down out of the few that I watch. Great job guys on another wonderful and informative video.

[@kasy343]

Look up what Ambroxan is and where it comes from, it'll make you throw up. It's whale sperm and vomit. I am not joking.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Ambroxan is a synthetic isolate. Ambergris does come from a sperm whale, but the other end!

[@ericlotze7724]

45:12 / 45:46 S o f t w a r e? What a time to be alive!

[@gail3633]

Thank you for this video, very informative, I could listen to the three of you talk for hours💜

[@SarahMcCartney]

We could probably keep talking too. :-)

[@antoniosandoval7101]

Awesome vid. Very charismatic and knowledgeable lady.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

She certainly is

[@NotSamoan]

Sarah comes across as such a lovely person. Very attracted to both her look and way ... Very much a diversion here but ... this is the interesting thing about attraction that the move to internet dating has totally screwed ... honestly, anyone that’s doing tinder and the like STOP! and talk to real people ... get the butterflies back and start genuinely being excited about people ... Apart from that ramble, interesting and informative vides, well made guys and Sarah ... quality content.

[@randy1ization]

how abt cherry pipe tobbacco , leather, and evergreen mix with a undernote of spearmint and frankensscence? if u can make it, I will buy some. you can name it after me,,

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

That does sound good!

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

I did not know that about peonies

[@romanhanus4478]

Watched and thoroughly enjoyed on a sleepless night 😊

[@erichwolf7707]

Great video! You should ask what causes batch variations, for example in Aventus.

[@chiang828johnb828]

so can I assume All well known designer and niche brand , with IFRA license , in inhale and skin wearing all harmless health at all ? tks , love the effort , this channel and knowledge

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@alfredogomezjr7415]

So damn good! Very informative...

[@rifleman1873]

What a lesson in fragrances. I come away with a whole new perspective and feeling completely inadequate. It would really be a service to anyone interested in blending fragrances to hear this. Thanks!!

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertserban7092]

Guys I forgot, please tell Sarah she's better than Paul. Imagine if she could play the bass......I'll bet she can.

[@SarahMcCartney]

I play the sax.

[@stevebollinger]

This is the most informative video that I have seen on perfumery. Fantastic idea for a video. She is incredibly knowledgeable.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Steve Bollinger yes, she really is, and thank you!

[@markusuerschels1455]

*Insightful fragrance chat with you both and sympathic Sarah. Enjoyed the 50 min. of quality time! Have a great week, Waftys!* ☕🤩👌

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks, and you!

[@jgraham1077]

I have a question .... Are the tester bottles you see in shops made of a stronger formulation of the ones you buy of the shelf ? One of the best fragrance videos I've seen . Many thanks to all three of you.

[@SarahMcCartney4160]

No, they're always exactly the same, and thanks a lot.

[@JulioAvalos3000]

Great show, gents.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

This is the kind of video that I crave. I also enjoy watching the Guerlain video repeatedly.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

TheRealBrook1968 thanks!

[@Sambuccashake]

Oh my gosh! This was astounding, bravo!

[@sarahe8162]

Love this! And why does Sarah look so tiny inbetween the two of you?! I could have sworn she wasn't that small when I met her previously 😂

[@SarahMcCartney]

😹 I was a long way back. 😉

[@FragranceDawg]

VERY NICE VIDEO :-)

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@stephenpatton703]

oh my amazing content! loved watching this! thank you so much!! its much appreciated! so interesting! you guys and sarah are amazing!

[@LeenaBusan1980]

Thank you for this

[@cvetanpetrov3325]

Fantastic video.

[@chiang828johnb828]

very helpful channel

[@curioclassicperfumeguide]

Very good and useful video. Those like us who love PERFUMES and try to make it, are interested in watching more videos like this. We are from India - Kerala

[@popsss2000]

Did you talk about the reformulations of fragrances and what the difference of ingredients they use to make the same type of fragrance?

[@SarahMcCartney]

I can't remember. I'll have to watch it again. 😁

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Not specifically, perhaps that’s one for the next video?

[@Praesidian]

Often wondered if perfumers create their own signature scents and keep the formulas for themselves.

[@sdhute]

Yes all the time

[@scentybeast9531]

Love love love these chats with perfumers. Perhaps it could be a series!

[@angiecox8781]

Husband just said Sarah is the first perfume expert who he understands .

[@r.9451]

This is a fantastic video that every fragrance enthusiast should watch. Thank you for making this happen, and thank you to Sarah for her insight. And, yes, Paul Smith Rose *is* that good.

[@SarahMcCartney]

Thanks. I had loads of fun with the wafts.

[@missalayin]

Wow, this was absolutely amazing! What a great interview! I wouldn't mind a feature length tbh ;) Also, I remember I read somewhere that yellow amber doesn't have a scent and the amber accord was just something made up. I'm from Poland and every polish grandma has an amber necklace. I need to visit mine and heat up the ambers and check if I can smell anything ;)

[@matttopcat9677]

Fantastic and informative

[@CrappyProducts]

Wow! So jealous guys, what a great video! Congratz!

[@muttystone]

Hi guys. What is the name of the Software program u spoke about that helps recreate the fragrance?????

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Did you mean Gas Chromotographer?

[@muttystone]

@@WaftsfromTheLoft No. I was referring to the software program that she spoke abt tht tells in which order a set of ingredients will make a good perfume.

[@SONICE69]

Very very informative indeed! A delightful discussion over a cup of “alcoholized tea”😂🤣😇.... Looking back, joking this Channel was one of the best decisions I’ve made in the past year few years Fragrance-wise.... You guys are an incredible duo and I hope you stay friends because your chemistry and dynamics are outstanding.....

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@Imperceptible_parachute]

Fantastic, guys! Excellent video and content.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@KWMonty]

That was really great, but where were all the secrets? Really though, thanks for the education.

[@ingarahealing]

loved hearing you speak until you got to the part about dissing people for wanting an all natural perfume. There has only ever been one perfume, not two, that was not all natural that I have tried that either didn't give me a headache or that I could not stand after half an hour. Imaginary Authors Decisions Decisions and an amber in a big gold bottle ......that I distressingly cannot remember the name of... I love but apart from these I never have I had a perfume with synthetics in it that I can stand in the dry down. I love fragrance and Teone Reinthal has been such an incredible perfumer to follow for the past few years as finals I have the fragrances I have been dreaming of and dont make me sick with a migraine or rush for the soap to scrub it off! I have not tried your perfume and would be very curious but super wary because ...synthetic base most often equals horrendous in my olfactory option. I also find that natural scents evoke a deep cellular memory that synthetics fail to do. They might smell ok but take me on a journey ...no

[@dannysayer8351]

Inspired !!!

[@FraBra88]

Was that Chiara Boni the perfume called Vaniglia? That Chiara Boni fragrances realky were beautiful. Did Sarah worked on it?

[@GrimoireGG]

Thanks for the content. Already subscribed and I'm excited for the future videos.

[@classicalgrooming]

Wait, is that a box of Bain de Caron on the front of the desk there? Old-school beauty right there!

[@r.b.5659]

i LOVE this video. she's so approachable and makes the information so accessible and easy to understand!

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Yes, she's fantastic!

[@AshariyyAqidaRifaiyy]

Here I thoughts I was going to watch a video about Perfume! Meanwhile I'm watchin a video about legal infra nonsense

[@jamesmatthews5327]

amazing thank you so much Sarah , Joe and Dan. I always thought Spectre had changed their name to IFRA now I know its not true. LOL

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Ha!

[@famfungamepassion1484]

I make a perfume that has tree stages. And I feel it harmonizes tog but it has different noticable tones that any nose can detect. Made by contradicting notes that would normally clash, but the blend was absolutely perfect. I was told there's no Fk way I could do it. And it smells stunning. All by envisioning how my fragrance would smell with so called clashing notes of smells. Can you explain how?

[@pdrg]

A discussion around Oudh Oils would be interesting

[@youngandrew66]

A practical question: are oils, materials etc carefully labelled for allergy advice?

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Yes. Most manufacturers and distributors are able to provide safety documents, like this one shop.perfumersapprentice.com/msds/9069.pdf

[@youngandrew66]

@@WaftsfromTheLoft thanks for the speedy reply. I shall subscribe now.

[@misterfinerthings]

And yet, insects are attracted to perfume. Very interesting and valuable content here gents. Perhaps your best video yet. Thank you to Sarah.

[@SarahMcCartney]

Yes, because much of the time floral perfume is made from the same chemicals as plants use. Bees love indole.

[@danjackson4149]

which is the best book i could buy that deconstructs all the famous perfumes (both currently available and from the last 50-60 years) to reveal which plant flowers/barks/roots/resins they come from, or if the ingredient is synthetic, which plant it would have come from if sourced from natural materials? what i would like to be able to do is to understand the derivation of every perfume i enjoy, so that i can grow & enjoy the plant/scent in its natural form. perhaps eventually i might gain enough knowledge on the correspondence between plants and the perfumes derived from them that i would be able to tinker around with essential oils to create some personalised scents that smell exactly as i would like them to. the first step would be to understand which plant species/oils match which commercially available perfumes. i want to be able to twin plant species with perfumes, rather learn about the chemical basis of perfumes which i'm completely uninterested in. of course every perfume will have multiple ingredients /notes, but i would still like a break down of which plant(s) went into the making of a specific perfume.

[@SteveLikeUke]

Wonderful video! You touched on it a bit but I don’t think it was completed and that is a accord of powder. Can you share what notes might make up a simple powder scent? Thanking you in advance.

[@robertserban7092]

Hi guys Just know that you are appreciated. Also, I think you might like the Rasasi Boruzz line of ouds. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@ihartman7028]

Please do a part 2.....

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

I Hartman there is a second part to this video in which Sarah talks about some of the fragrances she’s been working on for the past year. We will publish it in a couple of weeks

[@dkalbryte5715]

This was THE most informative and fascinating video. Wow. Sarah is so knowledgeable. Cursed IFRA and finally clarified the ambiguity of synthetics and naturals. I love rose, but masculine rose scents my forever quest.

[@jom6829]

I'm just getting into exploring perfumes and this has been a complete eye opener. Truly, who'd be a perfumer, though very, very glad people do want to be one.

[@bassama6958]

Fantastic video with excellent perfume's content! please do another one

[@michaelmilner2090]

Great, mondo-informative content wafters! Thanks for this.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Thanks!

[@mysterybeta]

A big YES to this! Thank you!

[@PipenFalzy]

One word chemicals. Even though it smells nice, it can't be good for us.

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Everything is chemicals. A rose is made of chemicals

[@Sunflower-lv9iu]

True. Some more harmful than the others. Then we got organic chemicals (nature made) and non organic chemicals (man made).

[@quique7764]

Yeah car dealers have been spraying deodorizers which smell of new car for the longest, IIRC it was called ozone