Notes in Perfumery

What is Cade Wood? Cade wood, a lesser-known raw material, is derived from the juniper fruit. Three primary species of juniper give birth to this fruit: the Phoenician juniper with...

Understanding Castoreum Castoreum is an oily and fragrant secretion produced by the castor sacs found in two species of beavers: the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver...

Leather, a Seductive Scent Historically, leather carried a smoky scent due to the tanning process involving burnt birch bark. Leather exudes notes of tar, tobacco, and sensuality, along with dry...

What is Tonkin Musk? Tonkin musk originally came from the secretion of a musk deer's gland. This species is found in Asia, Siberia, and the Himalayas. Intensive hunting of this...

The Alluring Aroma of Musk Since its discovery, the woody and animalistic scent of musk has been a favorite in men's fragrances, providing a virile edge that was previously lacking....

Oakmoss: A Complex Aroma Oakmoss emits a highly complex scent, comprised of around 80 substances with distinct odors. As a result, no synthetic component can precisely reproduce its unique fragrance....