FRAGRANS SCENT JOURNAL

Note

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

214 articles

Bitter orange scent: peel, neroli and petitgrain

Bitter orange is more than bitter taste: learn how peel, flower and leaf oils differ from original analysis.

Understand praline's roasted-nut and caramel facets, and why a perfume accord differs from confectionery or a plain sugar note.

Separate peppermint from spearmint, menthol's cooling sensation and a perfume mint accord using primary studies.

Does a civet note imply animal secretion? Separate civetone, synthetic accords and source claims using original research.

Explore lilac's green, sweet and powdery facets and how lilac aldehydes differ from the whole flower.

Why can living cyclamen differ from a watery floral perfume note? Compare species research and supplier information.

How does *Abies alba* smell in perfume? Distinguish needles, cone oil and resin impressions from generic fir.

A water lily perfume note can join Nymphaea flowers with a watery image. Separate floral volatiles, lotus and aquatic accord.

Learn how a milky accord differs from actual milk, cream and lactose, with original sensory research.