Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide
This musk molecule might inspire more flights of fancy than zen. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide
Author: Nose Prose
Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
A woody base note with hidden horsepower. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
eXpectations defied in Provincetown
Some unexpected fragrance encounters in a friendly atmosphere. Continue reading eXpectations defied in Provincetown
When in doubt, perfume!
A citrus-dominant perfume that sends the senses reeling… what could it be? Continue reading When in doubt, perfume!
Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin
A popular ingredient I would rather encounter in ice cream than perfume. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin
Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol
This green might hint of blue. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol
Time for a scented swim
In a world with not enough scented novelty items, one doesn’t always have to be practical! Continue reading Time for a scented swim
Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®
This is one of the first aptly named aromachemicals I encountered. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®
Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide
Not for the faint of stomach, this adds a touch of metal if that’s what you’re after. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide
Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
This molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Peonile®
This synthetic aromachemical can be found in many functional fragrances. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Peonile®
Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Orris Givco®
A mixture that is very possibly greater than the sum of its parts. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Orris Givco®
Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks
An olfactory trip back in time. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks
Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Methyl Diantilis®
Literally and metaphorically icing on the cake. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Methyl Diantilis®
Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Linalool
This floral top note seems to be ubiquitous in fragrances but is not always recognizable. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Linalool
Keen for some peachiness
Behind the scenes of the recent Perfumed Alphabet ingredient poetry series. Continue reading Keen for some peachiness
Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Jasmolactone
Less may be more, and more may be deceptive with this ingredient. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Jasmolactone
Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Ionone
Synthetic violet may be its claim to fame. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Ionone
Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hexenol-3-Cis (aka Leaf Alcohol)
Universally recognizable as green foliage and grass, although it may evoke different levels of emotion for different people. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hexenol-3-Cis (aka Leaf Alcohol)
Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Gamma Undecalactone
This fruity heart note helped make Guerlain Mitsouko the legend it is. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Gamma Undecalactone
