The aromachemical solo
Some note seems to detach itself from the rest of the perfume. Continue reading The aromachemical solo
Tag: Ingredients
I Was Wrong About Cardamom
Well, after biting into a seed pod for the first time, I’m convinced I was… Continue reading I Was Wrong About Cardamom
A rosy puzzle for Valentine’s Day
A small crossword puzzle dedicated to the “queen of flowers.” Continue reading A rosy puzzle for Valentine’s Day
Smell gas? Scratch & sniff
Natural gas accord, anyone? Probably not. Safety first, friends! Continue reading Smell gas? Scratch & sniff
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
Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
A woody base note with hidden horsepower. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
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
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
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
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