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.
Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. - Victoria
Great article and video, thank you Victori! Also, you must have an amazing necklace collection😉 A favourite chypre (or rather, rose chypre), is Agent Provocateur’s first perfume (the pink bottle).… August 10, 2020 at 5:02pm
Wonderful informative video Victoria, thanks! Chypres and I sometimes don’t work out but when it does, oh my my! 31 Rue Cannon is truly one of my favorite fragrances. August 10, 2020 at 4:50pm
Skin allergies were the issue. To be honest, I can accept the moss restrictions (it’s not banned, just restricted in dosage), but there are many more other restrictions and bans… August 10, 2020 at 1:40pm
Tourmaline in New Style-Chypre Perfumes: Hi Joyce, I have more perfume than I could possibly use during the remainder of my life. This often prevents me from trying new fragrances, for fear of finding yet… August 10, 2020 at 7:19pm