Citrus notes for me conjure up the scent of summer (although ironically many citrus oils are photo toxic so be careful of wearing them on

They can be overpowering or subtle and sexy and definitely add depth and dimension to rich floral or amber perfumes. What we call animalic notes

A key part of many amber fragrances, especially those marketed as masculine scents, woody notes are favourites of mine. One of my earliest scent memories

Amber fragrances often recall the rich warmth of resins, balsams, and spices and built around the classic accord of labdanum and vanilla. Edible notes of

The Chypre fragrance category was derived from materials that were traditionally found on the island of Cyprus (Chypre in French) – for many centuries a

There are many types of fragrance you can create easily with natural materials but to create a perfume that smells like the crashing of waves

The fougere fragrance family is one that gets it’s name from an actual fragrance, that of Fougere Royale (Royal Fern) created in 1882 by Paul Parquet; chief perfumer at

We often think of violet notes as being sweet, sugary and slightly powdery. The sweets Parma Violets come to mind and the scent associated with