Articles explaining the perfumer’s palette and vocabulary: perfume notes, aroma materials and discussions of fragrance terminology.
The most widely used perfume descriptors such as balsamic (oriental), aldehydic, fougere, etc. are compiled here, along with their explanations and the examples of fragrances that illustrate each term: Speaking Perfume : A-Z of Common Fragrance Descriptions.
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My favourite fig fragrance is Fig my Kove from The Zoo. Green, woody and natural smelling. November 28, 2023 at 7:03am
Hi Klaas, I think there is only one rose that ticks all your boxes ;-)….the so very beautiful Mohur! Available in travel size so it doesn’t have to break the… November 28, 2023 at 6:49am
Interestingly, Lush’s Turmeric Latte has a prominent almond note! November 28, 2023 at 12:32am
Amy McLaughlin in Recommend Me a Perfume : November 2023: Thank you, Rene, I do have a small bottle of EL Private Collection, and I enjoy wearing it occasionally, and I have owned Aliage, though not recently, and I did… November 28, 2023 at 8:44am