Nez 20: Telling the Story of Perfume explores a simple yet profound idea: our sense of smell, originally designed to alert us, has refined over time to become a sense capable of triggering images, unlocking memories, and stimulating imagination.

Here, smelling is no longer just about recognizing: smelling is about telling a story. Memories resurface, inner landscapes unfold, instantaneous emotions arise — like a form of intimate reality, made of representations and sensations.

Why read it

Understand how the sense of smell can become a narrative and emotional language.
Refine your perspective on perfume: beyond the notes, what it conveys.
Cultivate a freer, more personal, and sensitive olfactory culture.

Themes

Issue 20
Olfaction & memory
Narrative & emotions
Perfume culture

What you will discover

How an odor constructs an inner scene.
Why olfaction triggers precise and powerful memories.
How to tell the story of perfume with images, words, and sensations.
A cultural and living approach to perfume.

For whom

Curious individuals who want to understand what the sense of smell reveals.
Perfume lovers in search of a more sensitive reading.
Enthusiasts of science, art, and olfactory culture.

Frequently asked questions

Is it an accessible magazine?

Yes, it offers a cultural and educational approach, without jargon.

How is this issue different?

It explores perfume as narrative, memory, and emotion, rather than just a product.

How best to read it?

Slowly, making connections with your own olfactory memories.