Perception dynamics: a course, not a moment
The standard
An observed perception curve records in what order and for how long the impressions succeed one another, rather than naming a single peak.
Criteria
- It captures several points in time, not a single impression
- It distinguishes attack, development and finish
- It names duration, not intensity alone
- It stays bound to the tasting, not to expectation
Distinction
Perception dynamics ≠ intensity: intensity measures the strength of an impression, the observed perception curve its change over time. Perception dynamics ≠ finish: the finish is a single phase, the dynamics the whole course.