
Who’s Got the Power?
Or, who would, if the way to power were through the nose? Continue reading Who’s Got the Power?
Or, who would, if the way to power were through the nose? Continue reading Who’s Got the Power?
Well, after biting into a seed pod for the first time, I’m convinced I was… Continue reading I Was Wrong About Cardamom
Exactly that. Continue reading I know what I’m smelling now.
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 molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
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®
An olfactory trip back in time. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks
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®