My 3 favourite books for perfumery

[@SewMuchBlack]

being a chemist that now starts to be interested in perfumery, the "scent and chemistry" book keeps getting recommended to me. be it for making perfumes, be it for just researching stuff with papers, i guess that book will find its way into my collection. i mean ... we chemists really are able to get a deeper understanding of any material based matter ... thats something i really like in the subject, especially as I am developng myself into more creative fields (textiles/garments, now perfumery).

[@sammacer]

For sure you should pick it up! Since they re-released it the price is finally at a normal level again so it’s a great time to snap one up

[@HeyAstor]

How does this man not have millions of subs…?

[@sammacer]

❤️

[@wib6044]

Yea it’s a niche subject. I’ve also found American KZbinrs tend to have more subs than Brits on average when it comes to this subject as a whole. I pretty much only watch the English reviewers, and it is mind boggling they have 1/5 the subs of some of the American reviewers, despite the content quality being the reverse ratio. This is not a knock on anyone, but The Fragrance Apprentice alone is more entertaining than most of the TV programming on today, let alone reviewers and somehow he is still under 50,000. Wondering if it’s an algorithm thing or not. So yea, subs not a reflection of content, and hopefully not a deterrent to keep making these!

[@SchoolOfScent]

Legend. Thank you for this Sam!

[@sammacer]

Thanks!

[@TomKing.]

I have recently been thinking a good chemistry book might be needed; thanks Sam. btw, Ellena's new book, the "atlas of perfumed botany" is absolutely gorgeous, and also historically informative. I would recommend it if you are into the gardening/nature side of perfumery. cheers mate.

[@sammacer]

Yes I have my eye on that! Glad you would recommend it :)

[@wib6044]

I loved his segment in the BBC documentary. Definitely my ideal life. Sick house in the woods making perfumes all day. Dam! Yes please.

[@yusufushafiiy386]

I have read the three books and you are right, the first one comes top of my favorite.

[@sammacer]

👌

[@sorurubio1535]

Hey Sam! Great video! I’m reading Nose Dive, a field guide to the world smells, Harold McGee, i just started, but I could say that probably you’ll like it, also I’m a self learner of perfumery and this book is pretty interesting. The author show a table with the elements, similar smells and also the molecules. It’s a journey of the author in the world of the smells so it’s pretty interesting Greetings from Mexico :) !

[@sammacer]

Greetings to you in Mexico! Yes it’s a great book, I’ve got it on the shelf in the background of this video. I haven’t had a chance to read that much of it though.

[@tomask9588]

It's a great book, very nerdy (in the best way) and well thought out. Feels almost like reading a fantasy novel, but the magic is scents and chemistry. Fun fact: after some time of hesitation I finally decided to buy it when I noticed it on Sam's shelf :D

[@TheForestTrekker]

I've got a first edition book from 1849 called The Art of Manufacturing Perfumery by Edwin A. Lodge, MD I am going to try making some of the perfumes in that book

[@sammacer]

Awesome, hope it goes well

[@TheForestTrekker]

@@sammacer yes thank you for sharing your knowledge, I have been learning a lot from you

[@homocapensis7854]

Perfumery ,práctica y principios es un excelente libro .

[@SoothingNaturesLullaby]

Thank you Dear, May Allah give you peace and guidance for valuable gift

[@johnnycomelately6341]

Thanks Sam, very good info

[@sammacer]

Thank you

[@atmakali9599]

Why bother with books when we have you Sam ❤️

[@HeyAstor]

Truth.

[@sammacer]

❤️🔥

[@martinarenzi4744]

Thank you Sam ❤ does the first book always cost 210€? What is the lowest price at which I can buy it in your experience? Thank you for all the great videos as always, I love your videos😊

[@jaymelimperial9737]

Thank you for this channel I getting interested in perfumery. Hope we can create a community. :)

[@rubenrodriguezsanchez8871]

Hi Sam! I am learning the ingredients from the list in book Perfumery practice and principles. Should I smell them pure or diluted ? 10%? In Ethanol? DPG? Thanks a lot!

[@sammacer]

My advice would be to learn them diluted to 10% in ethanol, 1% too if you have the time

[@GenevereTsugawa]

I'm a beginner perfumer from Philippines can you recommend me a school for perfumer in New York City?

[@virajkatariya6442]

hello i want perfume formulation

[@abdullhaalsocotri5039]

You are great. 😍😍

[@anvarsadathcosmetology]

Hi can you tell or make a video about how they are making concentrated perfume oil production like branded one inspired version or own version what are the ingredients are using to make concentrated perfume oil

[@sammacer]

Sorry, I’m not interested in clone fragrances

[@anvarsadathcosmetology]

@@sammacer ok got your point but can you tell me at least how concentrated perfume oil making

[@girardirene6916]

Is there a precursor book to the scent and chemistry book that would allow complete beginners to learn and become ready to read the one you refer here?

[@sammacer]

You would want to read an organic chemistry textbook

[@girardirene6916]

@@sammacer Thank you and no thanks lol.

[@el-DonBrands]

I need the second book , which is simplified and affordable. But am in Nigeria, how can I get it .?

[@sammacer]

lux-terra.co.uk/products/perfume-the-alchemy-of-scent

[@martinarenzi4744]

Thank you ❤ do you recommend the first or the second edition (2022) of scents and chemistry?

[@sammacer]

I don’t see why not second

[@Michelle-Eden]

Excellent topic.

[@sammacer]

Thank you

[@klimadjan9681]

did you succes doing ur own perfume ?

[@sammacer]

Yes!

[@weightelk]

I studied biochemistry at uni, but I'm interested in perfumery. What might be an expected salary range as a perfumist? Do you know how I can get started in a career?

[@Perfumery_by_Sabin]

Leave jobs for us people who are passionate about perfumery not just nerds in lab coats. Jk good luck getting my dream job

[@sammacer]

It’s very difficult to get into - if you’re doing it for salary it’s probably not for you since most perfumers start on a low salary (some master perfumers can earn exceptional amounts but that’s an exception). You should take a degree level course in perfumery to have the best chance but like any job, there will be many unique paths to get a job. Good luck!

[@kumargowdagowda5702]

Essential oil dilution method I have a doubt Make a video

[@sammacer]

I made one recently, you can find it on my channel

[@kaviyarasanr-kingofpoetkv]

I need the Books... Pls share details bro

[@sammacer]

I did share the details?

[@Catamariner]

The first book costs $180 - $260+ if you can find it. Annoyingly.

[@sammacer]

Yeah it’s an expensive one sadly