The Smell & Taste Lab

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From Petal
to Essence
The ancient art of steam distillation
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Raw Material

Hundreds of Damascus rose petals, harvested at dawn when essential oil concentration peaks.

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Steam Extraction

Steam gently passes through the petals, carrying volatile aromatic molecules into the condensation system.

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Condensation

The aromatic vapor cools through copper coils, transforming back into liquid — now carrying the precious essential oil.

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Pure Essence

Drop by precious drop, the golden essential oil collects. It takes 10,000 roses to produce 5ml of absolute.

10,000
Roses for 5ml of Absolute
Research Areas

Peer-Reviewed Sensory Science

Emotional Benefits

Fragrances as therapeutic tools for mild depression. Published with Estée Lauder Companies.

Cross-Modal Congruence

How touch and smell interact. Author of upcoming book on multisensory congruence.

Odor Memory

Perfumes as triggers of autobiographical memories. The Proust Effect, scientifically validated.

It all began with the scent of roses in a grandmother's garden in Alsace...

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