Amber is a musky, earthy, and warm scent that can either be synthetically derived or created from natural resins. Many people prefer the aroma of amber for its sweet and woody notes. They love the fact that amber adds warmth, a sense of coziness, and comfort to any perfume. Amber also helps the notes in…
Gardenia is a fragrance note that is very popular in the world of perfumery because of its unparalleled scent that inspires harmony, grace, and love. It is similar to jasmine but presents a subtler projection. Loved by all, it changes the air around you and makes you more enticing as you walk into the room. …
Finding the right perfume for yourself as a woman is very important. Oud perfumes are some of the most unique perfumes you will find on the market, marked by high quality and Old World opulence. The process of making real and great scented oud perfumes is not easy since there is a lot of sourcing…
Patchouli forms the base notes of over a thousand perfumes. It is a herb from a species in the mint family known as Pogostemon cablin, from Asia. As for the name, patchouli is derived from two words, “patchai” and “ellai”, which mean “green” and “leaf” respectively. Due to its aromatic properties, patchouli has been a prized…
Fragrances are made up of three distinct layers: top, middle, and base notes. Top notes are the scent you first notice on application, middle notes make up the main portion of the perfume and will be apparent just before the top note fades, while base notes create the final, lingering scent of the fragrance and…
Jasmine is flowery, heady, and exotic. Its scent is rich and sweet, and its animalic quality could also explain why jasmine is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Its richness has seen it used in the perfume industry to add a sexy muskiness to otherwise flowery, light scents. Jasmine smells different depending on where it’s grown….
The scent is both animalic and intense while also managing to encompass a fresh, floral scent. The duality of the scent is partly why it’s so alluring, managing to simultaneously be both sweet and sour. Orange blossom is associated with good fortune and has been woven into the bouquets and posies of brides and bridesmaids…
Patchouli is an intoxicating scent that gives off a slightly sweet, yet spicy aroma. Interestingly, the intense scent is often likened to the aroma of wet soil. What is Patchouli? Patchouli is an evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Asian countries including China, Malaysia, India, and the Philippines. It commonly grows in Southeast Asia and…
Sandalwood is often described as a combination of deep woody scents, but there’s a lot more than what its name gives away. Sandalwood’s smell is distinctly rich, creamy, earthy, warm, and exotic at once. The fragrant oil has been used in Buddhist and Hindu religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Buddhists, especially, believe that the…
Magnolia is an Asian flower renowned for its unique fragrance notes, ranging from floral and romantic to lemon-scented. Perfumers associate its sweet aroma with honey, while its fresh, citrus-like varieties make it an ideal ingredient for the most mesmerizing of fragrances. It’s often encountered in Southeast Asia where the tree blooms during the warm season,…