Modern Society and the ‘Smellscape’ It is a sad fact that most urban societies do not record or protect their smellscapes.

Where do smells come from? Or put in another way, 'How do you make smells?' Broadly the origins of smells can be broken down into a few key categories

Our noses, as powerful as they are, can also easily become tired and oversaturated, meaning we need to approach smelling sessions with some caution and advanced planning. Many master perfumers (with the luxury of time...

How do I refresh my nasal palette and do coffee beans actually work? You will never find coffee beans inside a fragrance house, which might tell you something.

How do we smell? The human sense of smell is processed in a very primitive part of our brain, called the Limbic System.

About the founder of Oo La Lab. Terry Jacobson is the founder. He has been working in the industry for almost 20 years although he still considers himself (and his approach) as that of an...

What does the brand stand for? What does the logo mean? Oo La is an expression of joy. From its French origin it is a subtle nod to the birth place of perfumery.

Why did we start Oo La Lab? We love fragrance as a form of expression. We didn’t love the mass marketing approach to the industry and how it stifled creativity and forced styles or ingredients onto...