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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Yes, it has changed. So many modern perfumes have been reformulated due to new IFRA restrictions as well as availability of ingredients. Look for the old Shiseido version of FdB… May 27, 2020 at 3:15pm
There is actually a perfume out there that smells just like a pot of smokey tea! It is by CB I Hate Perfume and is called Russian Caravan. https://cbihateperfume.com/shop/perfumes-a-to-z/302 May 27, 2020 at 3:13pm
I just remembered Guerlain’s Neroli Outrenoir for a citrus +. It has a hefty price tag, but it is a very, very beautiful citrus, paired with tea and something slightly… May 27, 2020 at 12:36pm
Deborah in Recommend Me a Perfume : May 2020: Hi Sebastian – Thanks so much for the suggestion. It looks like I can get a sample from Luckyscent, so I will definitely try it. And I think your use… May 27, 2020 at 5:34pm