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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Does penhaligon’s bluebells smells like Preferred stock cologne for men October 20, 2021 at 3:38am
I loved Antonias Flowers and am desperately seeking a similar scent. Have had no luck. Would love to know if anyone has found anything to replace this divine scent. October 19, 2021 at 3:37pm
I know 5 of these perfumes – and I don’t like one of them! Now I realise why…. I never liked Patchouly. Some of the modern ‘clean’ Patchoulies ( Rodriguez,… October 19, 2021 at 2:40pm
Robert Simpson in Penhaligon’s Bluebell (Woodland Hyacinth): Fragrance Review: Does penhaligon’s bluebells has male scent in it October 20, 2021 at 3:42am