- Jan 31, 2010
PONK is organised regular blind smelling practice for perfumers with a monthly mystery box.
Those of you who do not wish to have a box can still join in.... but go to the last reveal first to get the right materials and then just join in the discussion on that thread. This is open house to learn and share information on BN.
Module 4 is the fourth box in this series and this is the thread to post your smelling observations and any other random comments. Do not feel judged by anything you say or think. This is not a competition to find a nose. It is for practice and discussion amongst beginners and seasoned noses alike. Our noses are as good as any nose. This is to hone them like a good pair of scissors
If you stay quiet when you have a question, then nothing gets gained.
The aim is NOT to guess the mystery ingredients....but to use your nose to contemplate it fully without that pressure to recognise the material.
For this who have ordered one then look out for these landing on your mat soon (I hope)
When you get yours, please do not spoil the fun for those without their boxes by saying what you think it is but by all means do post your thoughts and observations here. This one is absolutely NOT about guessing the notes in the slightest. I think some have felt nervous about posting any thoughts as yet. Don't be because we don't bite.
As last time, the reveal is within the box in a semi sealed document. Partly for customs inspection reasons. Have a bit of fun and test yourself by smelling blind whilst making notes, but then wait and discuss before peeking. This one is about impressions and mood, NOT note identification.
After this post, then don't read anymore on this thread if yours isn't there yet (unless you want to).
For an evaluation sheet, press this nose.
BTW... Please do NOT test these on your skin but only on smelling strips.
They are various strengths to suit this project module. This strength is too strong for some of their recommended use in perfumes by EU and IFRA recommendations. These are concentrated chemicals at the end of the day and need respecting as such. Please only use smelling strips until you know what they are and how much to use.
The dilutions, are very varied in this box. Those that are @20% could go down to 10% with another solvent like perfumers alcohol or everclear for smelling purposes (by adding the same weight again 1:1 for those who don't know this). Some are higher so you have some to play with. I can help with the dilution ratios if you get stuck.
I'm hoping this modules' slightly different stance will make it less reliant on my input and will trigger ideas and conversations between yourselves. We'll see.
Don't rush these. There is plenty of time and learning to smell isn't a race. Enjoy them.
(I am going away until the 25th, so my participation in discussion will return after that date)
Those of you who do not wish to have a box can still join in.... but go to the last reveal first to get the right materials and then just join in the discussion on that thread. This is open house to learn and share information on BN.
Module 4 is the fourth box in this series and this is the thread to post your smelling observations and any other random comments. Do not feel judged by anything you say or think. This is not a competition to find a nose. It is for practice and discussion amongst beginners and seasoned noses alike. Our noses are as good as any nose. This is to hone them like a good pair of scissors
If you stay quiet when you have a question, then nothing gets gained.
The aim is NOT to guess the mystery ingredients....but to use your nose to contemplate it fully without that pressure to recognise the material.
For this who have ordered one then look out for these landing on your mat soon (I hope)
When you get yours, please do not spoil the fun for those without their boxes by saying what you think it is but by all means do post your thoughts and observations here. This one is absolutely NOT about guessing the notes in the slightest. I think some have felt nervous about posting any thoughts as yet. Don't be because we don't bite.
As last time, the reveal is within the box in a semi sealed document. Partly for customs inspection reasons. Have a bit of fun and test yourself by smelling blind whilst making notes, but then wait and discuss before peeking. This one is about impressions and mood, NOT note identification.
After this post, then don't read anymore on this thread if yours isn't there yet (unless you want to).
For an evaluation sheet, press this nose.
BTW... Please do NOT test these on your skin but only on smelling strips.
They are various strengths to suit this project module. This strength is too strong for some of their recommended use in perfumes by EU and IFRA recommendations. These are concentrated chemicals at the end of the day and need respecting as such. Please only use smelling strips until you know what they are and how much to use.
The dilutions, are very varied in this box. Those that are @20% could go down to 10% with another solvent like perfumers alcohol or everclear for smelling purposes (by adding the same weight again 1:1 for those who don't know this). Some are higher so you have some to play with. I can help with the dilution ratios if you get stuck.
I'm hoping this modules' slightly different stance will make it less reliant on my input and will trigger ideas and conversations between yourselves. We'll see.
Don't rush these. There is plenty of time and learning to smell isn't a race. Enjoy them.
(I am going away until the 25th, so my participation in discussion will return after that date)
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