This musk molecule might inspire more flights of fancy than zen. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide

A woody base note with hidden horsepower. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K

A popular ingredient I would rather encounter in ice cream than perfume. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin

This green might hint of blue. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol

This is one of the first aptly named aromachemicals I encountered. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®

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

This synthetic aromachemical can be found in many functional fragrances. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Peonile®

A mixture that is very possibly greater than the sum of its parts. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Orris Givco®

Literally and metaphorically icing on the cake. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Methyl Diantilis®

This floral top note seems to be ubiquitous in fragrances but is not always recognizable. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Linalool

Less may be more, and more may be deceptive with this ingredient. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Jasmolactone

Synthetic violet may be its claim to fame. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Ionone

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)

This fruity heart note helped make Guerlain Mitsouko the legend it is. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Gamma Undecalactone

Better known by its trademarked name, Florhydral® is considered a freshening agent. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Florhydral®

This gourmand base note is likely encountered more often than we recognize, and recognized way more often than we realize. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Ethyl Maltol

A fruit-forward set of molecules whose properties vary depending on the isomer. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: D is for Damascone

A listed ingredient in most perfumes, this naturally-derived substance may be perceived as artificial due to familiarity. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Citral