How does alcohol-free perfume work?
Understand water-based emulsions, oil carriers and what ethanol-free does and does not predict about scent, safety and wear.
FRAGRANS SCENT JOURNAL
Fragrance Basics
The basics of notes, concentration, longevity and how perfume is made.
58 articles
What does alcohol do in perfume?
Explore ethanol’s role in fragrance solubility, spraying and changing evaporation using scientific studies.
Fragrance allergy, irritation and disliking a scent: what is the difference?
Separate allergic contact dermatitis, skin irritation and sensory dislike; learn what observations help a clinician.
Why can't I smell a perfume note?
Separate a missing note from masking, dose, timing, adaptation and individual sensitivity without guessing the formula.
Perfume reformulation or batch variation?
Why the same perfume may smell different: separate formula changes, batch variation, storage and testing conditions using evidence.
How does headspace GC–MS analyze a scent?
Follow volatile molecules from a flower through headspace sampling and GC–MS, and see why a chemical profile is not the same as a smell.
Is perfume maceration the same as aging a bottle at home?
Understand controlled production maturation, home storage and what chemical studies can and cannot tell you about a finished perfume.
What is a fixative in perfume?
Learn how a fixative may alter fragrance evaporation, what experiments show, and why it cannot guarantee a set wear time.
How do you read perfume ingredients and notes?
Understand why the scent notes on a perfume card differ from the package ingredient list, and what each can actually tell you.