Among all the synthetic molecules used in modern perfumery, Iso E Super occupies a singular place. Neither entirely woody nor truly ambery, almost imperceptible yet profoundly present, it has redefined the very notion of perfume. With Iso E Super, scent no longer imposes itself: it emanates, it attracts, it lingers in the invisible. Iso E Super was discovered in the second half of the 20th century, in a research context aimed at developing stable, modern woody molecules. It is a synthetic...

In ancient Egypt, perfumes and scents occupied an essential place in society, both in daily life and in religious and funerary practices....

In the Roman world, perfumes occupied a prominent place in both everyday life and religious rituals. They were considered a symbol of...