Citrus Notes In Perfume
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
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White Floral Notes in Perfume
White florals are my least favourite perfume category but I know there are lots of people that adore their bold and heady sexiness. I don’t
How to create Hygge with fragrance
You might have noticed a huge fascination this year with all things Scandinavian and particularly with the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced Hue-gah). Candle companies
Animalic Notes in Perfume
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
Woody Notes in Perfume
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
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
Chypre Fragrances
The Chypre fragrance category was derived from materials that were traditionally found on the island of Cyprus (Chypre in French) – for many centuries a
Marine Notes in Perfume
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
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
Violet Notes in Perfume
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
