There’s an Instagram account (consensually) sharing the highly coveted (and otherwise secret) formulas behind all your favorite scents; this week I am joined by its founder: Erik Constantin. If you’ve ever wanted to teach yourself how to be a perfumer, Erik’s account @fragrance.drama is a must-follow. Erik’s passion for fragrance extends beyond this account; by day, he is the main trainer on perfumery at Avon Romania, and he’s walking proof that Instagram University is real and thriving; he’s currently working on launching 2 original fragrances.

What are the copyright laws when it comes to fragrance formulas? What’s the difference between inspiration and plagiarism? How has this endeavor been received by peers and perfumers alike? What does open-source formulas mean for the future of perfumery? We discuss it all in today’s ep!

FRAGS MENTIONED:

L’Artisan Musc Amarante, CK Obsession Men, CK Obsession Women, Profumum Roma: Oxiana, Ichnusa, Confetto; Humiecki & Graef Bosque, Hermes Parfum des Merveilles, MFK Baccarat Rouge, Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete Carmel Snow, Dior Sauvage, Versace The Dreamer, Hilde Soliani Fraaagola Saalaaata, Avon Ambre Ardent, Chanel Beige, Aqua di Parma Colonia Pura, Paco Rabanne Black XS, CK truth, Kenzo Jungle, Dusita Erawan

FOLLOW ERIK: @fragrance.drama (IG)

SHOP THE FRAGS MENTIONED: https://shopmy.us/collections/91249

FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) @emma_vern (TT)

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75. The Instagram School of Perfumery (w/ @fragrance.drama AKA Erik Constantin)