FRAGRANS SCENT JOURNAL

Note

214 articles · The source, smell and role of perfume notes.

214 articles

Frankincense vs myrrh in perfume

Compare frankincense and myrrh by botanical source, sensory effect and side by side test, with primary research.

Understand the fruity, boozy and oaky facets of a cognac note and how a perfume accord differs from real Cognac.

Discover Tolu balsam's sweet resinous scent, what the tree exudate is, and how it differs from Peru balsam.

Explore angelica's green, spicy and subtly musky scent, and distinguish root oil, seed material and a perfume accord.

Learn the difference between cured vanilla pods, vanillin and ethyl vanillin using original research on aroma, sourcing and a fair smell test.

Compare bergamot and lemon peel oils, their shared chemistry, scent direction and a fair side-by-side smelling test using original studies.

Learn coumarin's hay, tonka and vanilla-like facets and separate the molecule from a plant extract or accord.

Explore immortelle's honeyed, herbal and curry-like facets and why abundant oil compounds may not drive its odour.

Learn marigold's sharp green and fruity facets, the Tagetes/Calendula distinction and what a perfume note means.