A Perfumed Pilgrimage

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I’m Jessica

And I first began writing this blog in January 2007, when I arrived in France to attend the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.

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    4 responses to “upcoming grand opening!”

    1. Pete Avatar
      Pete

      Bonjour! I’m back at home base after Whitney, Wisconsin, Mexico and Rim-2-Rim. The heat, I think, has let up in the desert, now, for a half a year. Whew! Thought of you as we went down the North Kaibab toward Roaring Spirngs, though we had to push on. Didn’t see one hiker in a sun dress. What’s with that?! Tell me: Do you recall a rope ladder hanging off the east wall of Bright Angel Canyon? I saw one on Saturday. It must have been two stories high. Ah well. Hope the grand opening went even better than expected. Stay in touch. Renard de Monsieur

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    2. christina chesnokova Avatar
      christina chesnokova

      Jessica,
      my name is Cristina, im russian and im here by chance! excuse me for mistakes in english:(
      i hav to say that your reports on perfumed pilgrimage are wonderful with beaucoup de finesse et l’amour pour parfum. I was been pleased by reading you; I would like to ask you a few questions if you dont mind:) are you chemist?
      and after finishing GIP perfums shool what is happened with job search? is it possible to find a job if a person dont have a diploma of chemist?
      All of these questions because i would like to work with fragrances, with raw material in fact.
      have a nice time
      and good luck for you
      thanks
      cristina

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    3. 1000flowers Avatar
      1000flowers

      Hello Cristina… thank you for your appreciation of the blog. To answer your questions- No, I don’t have a chemistry background; but many perfumers do not. It is a matter of opinion whether it is helpful or not. Most people agree that it is your olfactive and creative abilities that are of more importance. As for finding work after? I can say that finding work in France in perfumery is next to impossible. One must compete with ISIPCA students who are quite young, French and who normally have a perfume house sponsor them from the onset. You may have more luck finding work afterward in your own country. (especially if you speak French, then you may find work in a French company’s Russian subsidiary.) The industry is very exclusive . I don’t want to discourage you at all! It’s just that I have seen many students from my class as well as from past years really have a difficult time finding a placement upon graduation. I am now back in Canada and focusing on my own small business and will soon launch a collection of my own creations. I am very happy to have this as an option. I wish you all the best and if this is your passion, then throw caution to the wind and go for it anyway! You never know who you might meet who will offer you a chance in the industry….

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    4. christina chesnokova Avatar
      christina chesnokova

      Jessica,
      thank you very much for finding time to answer on my question. I think you must be a challenging person-eventhough find job in France is next to impossible in perfum house , i suppose it’s more more difficult to bilt your own business and work independentelly.
      Jessica, I wish you good luck on your way and I hope to find out soon your collection in france or abroad. and thank you to encourrage me :))

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