Thyme scent: which thyme is in a perfume?
Why can thyme smell sharp or soft? Explore *Thymus vulgaris* chemotypes and distinguish natural oil from accord.
FRAGRANS SCENT JOURNAL
Aromatic
51 articles · Articles on aromatic notes such as lavender, sage and mint.
51 articles
Juniper berry scent: cone, oil and gin accord
What is a juniper “berry”? Separate cone, needle, essential oil and gin accord with original research.
Artemisia scent: why wormwood is not one fixed perfume note
Learn why artemisia varies by species and chemotype, how it differs from an absinthe accord and how to test it.
Peppermint scent: why does menthol feel cool?
Separate peppermint from spearmint, menthol's cooling sensation and a perfume mint accord using primary studies.
Silver fir scent: needles, cones or resin?
How does *Abies alba* smell in perfume? Distinguish needles, cone oil and resin impressions from generic fir.
What does a coriander perfume note smell like?
Explore why coriander seed and cilantro leaf smell different, what linalool and aldehyde studies show and how perfume uses the note.
What does pimento leaf smell like in perfume?
Explore pimento leaf's warm clove-like scent, the leaf–berry distinction and what eugenol studies actually show.
What does a tea perfume note smell like?
Explore fresh and brewed tea facets, how processing changes green and black tea aroma and what a tea perfume note means.
What does rose geranium smell like in perfume?
Explore rose geranium's rosy-green scent, Pelargonium identity and the difference between its oil and a perfume note.