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The Nose School

Fuelling a multi-million pound industry - Rosie Goldsmith discovers the ancient and secretive art of perfume-making. From 2005.

A "Nose" is the nickname for that rare breed, the perfume-creator.

In the world of perfume "Noses" hold the same status as couturiers, painters or composers.

Rosie Goldsmith visits the world-famous Nose School in Versailles to learn the art of perfume-making. She talks to students, teachers and successful "Noses" about this ancient and secretive art which feeds a multi-million pound industry.

Rosie meets some aspiring Nose students, plus the most famous Nose in the world - Jacques Polges of Chanel.

Producer: Anna Raphael

First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in March 2005.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Mar 2022 02:30
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