Congratulations for making it to the final article in our How to Speak Perfume Series.  By now you’ve been dazzling your friends, families, colleagues, sales associates, etc. with your new found knowledge of all things fragrance.  This final post will explore common scientific and medical used terms of the fragrance industry.   And it is especially […]

We are nearing the end of our How to Speak Perfume Series.  The terms in the next two articles are going to get a bit more scientific.  But have no fear, I am going to make them as easy to understand as possible. Fragrance ingredients here we go… ABSOLUTE – The strongest aromatic material that […]

Well, we’ve arrived.  The notes… It’s no secret that this is the part everyone loves.  Once you become familiar with the notes below reading the top, middle, and base note ingredients will be a breeze. Let’s get started! AGRUMEN – A type of aldehyde characterized by a green, musky odor. ALDEHYDE – An organic aroma compound […]

Now we are going to explore the nuances of fragrance.   You will learn the small distinctions of what makes a fragrance heavy, full-bodied, and more. Let’s get started… ANIMALIC – Characterized by bodily aromas or aromas most associated with traditional animal materials such as musk, civet, ambergris, and castoreum.  They are often strong and unpleasant in their concentrated […]

Ever bought a fragrance that smelled great, but you could only experience it if you were right on top of it?  Now, sometimes that may be just what you’re looking for, and other times, you want your fragrance to subtly scent the air around you.  But how do you know what to expect out of […]

Now that you’ve gotten through Part I and better understand fragrance families, it’s time to get you better acquainted with some common fragrance industry terms.  Knowing these terms will be super helpful when shopping on the ground, online, or shoomzing at cocktail parties. Let’s get started… ACCORD – Perfume accords are a balanced blend of three […]

Elegant, mysterious, and downright confusing – such is the language of perfume.   I mean “what does fougère mean anyway?”  Well, look no further because this guide is going to decode the secret world of fragrance.  And you’ll be speaking perfume in no time. To start you will be introduced to the different fragrance families.  After […]