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Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K

September 19, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol

September 15, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®

September 12, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide

September 11, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline

September 9, 2021 Nose Prose

This molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline

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Perfumed Alphabet: P is for Peonile®

September 8, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: O is for Orris Givco®

September 7, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks

September 3, 2021 Nose Prose

An olfactory trip back in time. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: N is for Nitro Musks

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Perfumed Alphabet: M is for Methyl Diantilis®

September 2, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Linalool

August 29, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Jasmolactone

August 23, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Ionone

August 22, 2021August 23, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hexenol-3-Cis (aka Leaf Alcohol)

August 21, 2021 Nose Prose

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)

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Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Gamma Undecalactone

August 19, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Florhydral®

August 17, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Ethyl Maltol

August 16, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: D is for Damascone

August 15, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Citral

August 12, 2021 Nose Prose

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

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