Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Lavender
It’s versatile, familiar—a smell most people recognize. You’re bound to encounter it in perfume. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: L is for Lavender
Tag: Ingredients
Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Juniper Berry
Perhaps more popular in gin, it’s more of a spice than a fruit. Aromatic in a piney way. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: J is for Juniper Berry
Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Iris
Its high price rightly unquestioned, iris boasts many possible facets. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: I is for Iris
Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hyraceum
This fossilized excrement to use in perfume shares qualities of other animal notes, but is cruelty free. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: H is for Hyraceum
Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum
This stern, unforgiving, bitter, green note—harsh, cold, yet oddly inviting. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: G is for Galbanum
Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Fenugreek
Is that maple syrup I smell? No. That’s the magic of fenugreek. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: F is for Fenugreek
Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Elemi
A heart note and good fixative, elemi befriends most other notes. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: E is for Elemi
Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Cedarwood
Cool and creamy, this timeless note… a versatile wood. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: C is for Cedarwood
Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Bergamot
A hallmark of classic colognes… as a top note, very well known. With many hearts it’s played. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: B is for Bergamot
Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Amber
A fantasy note, amber is—that can mean many different things to different people. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: A is for Amber
Baby, it’s cold outside…
A small crossword puzzle to cozy up with on a cold winter day or night. Continue reading Baby, it’s cold outside…
Is it the ingredient or the effect that you really want?
One can be had without the other, but no one said it would be easy. Continue reading Is it the ingredient or the effect that you really want?
The animal in stink (t)
My impressions of animalic perfumery ingredients. Continue reading The animal in stink (t)
A green puzzle for St Patrick’s Day!
A small crossword puzzle related to green perfume (ingredients) to celebrate a day when people wear green! Continue reading A green puzzle for St Patrick’s Day!
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