What is the patchouli note in perfume?
Patchouli is an earthy, woody perfume note associated with Pogostemon cablin leaves. Learn how the oil, patchoulol molecule and accord differ.
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214 articles · The source, smell and role of perfume notes.
214 articles
What is a vetiver note in perfume?
Learn why vetiver smells dry, earthy and woody, how oil comes from grass roots, and how a vetiver accord differs from natural oil.
What is the cedar note in perfume?
Cedar is a dry, clean woody perfume note often recalling pencil shavings. Learn how Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar, essential oil and an accord differ.
What is a sandalwood note in perfume?
Explore sandalwood's creamy wood scent, oil distilled from Santalum album heartwood, and the difference between a natural material and a sandalwood accord.
What is an incense note in perfume?
Explore the resinous and smoky incense note, how it differs from Boswellia frankincense resin, essential oil and actual combustion smoke, and how it works in perfume.
What is the myrrh note in perfume?
Myrrh is a warm, slightly bitter balsamic perfume note associated with Commiphora gum resin. Learn how the resin, distilled oil and accord differ.
What is a benzoin note in perfume?
Explore benzoin resin's warm balsamic, vanilla-like smell, its Styrax source, the differences between Siam and Sumatra types, and its role in amber accords.
What is the ambroxan note in perfume?
Ambroxan is a perfume material with a dry woody, amber-like scent. Learn how ambroxide differs from ambergris and amber accords.
What is a labdanum note in perfume?
Explore labdanum's warm, dark resinous and leather-like smell, its Cistus ladanifer source, how it differs from essential oil, and its role in amber accords.