Ingredient Sourcer
A person who travels the world hunting for raw materials. In the field of fragrances, it is important to find sustainable sources, but also to identify new and innovative ingredients that have not been used so far and can extend the Perfumer’s palette. Very often, this hunt leads to the discovery of fascinating traditions and People, and a good sourcer will engage into equitable commercial relationship with the communities, involving some transfer of knowledge and technology in order to provide maximum autonomy and empowerment of the local populations.
