I ran into this 2011 interview, which would seem to help explain why we have not seen much of Luca Turin in recent years. http://www.nstperfume.com/2011/11/1...mes-q-a-with-luca-turin-tania-sanchez-part-2/
Sounds like he is burned out on scents and the scent industry, if not bitter. Some of his thoughts on reformulations--and other things--track my own. Kind of said to have my original mentor as to something I basically love seem to throw in the towel on the whole thing.
However, he seems more chipper in this 2016 interview, which is promising! http://persolaise.blogspot.com/2016/01/perfume-is-such-irrelevant-thing.html
I have never agreed with everything LT has had to say. But I sure hate to lose his thoughts on scents, including newer scents and the industry generally. I thought what he had to say about artisan perfumers in 2016 was an interesting take. I am not sure whether I agree or not, except to agree that the big houses do not seem to be doing much very exciting.
Sounds like he is burned out on scents and the scent industry, if not bitter. Some of his thoughts on reformulations--and other things--track my own. Kind of said to have my original mentor as to something I basically love seem to throw in the towel on the whole thing.
However, he seems more chipper in this 2016 interview, which is promising! http://persolaise.blogspot.com/2016/01/perfume-is-such-irrelevant-thing.html
I have never agreed with everything LT has had to say. But I sure hate to lose his thoughts on scents, including newer scents and the industry generally. I thought what he had to say about artisan perfumers in 2016 was an interesting take. I am not sure whether I agree or not, except to agree that the big houses do not seem to be doing much very exciting.