Notes in Perfumery

Civet in perfumery
What does civet smell like?

Civet: Tenacious Notes Many perfumers utilize civet in their creations due to its exceptional fixative properties, tenacity, and evocative qualities. Often used as a base note, civet has strong, heavy,...

What does civet smell like?

Civet: Tenacious Notes Many perfumers utilize civet in their creations due to its exceptional fixative properties, tenacity, and evocative qualities. Often used as a base note, civet has strong, heavy,...

Costus in perfumery
What does costus smell like?

Costus: The Unique Indian Plant Found at High Altitudes Costus is a slender, long-leafed plant that grows exclusively in India at altitudes ranging between 2,000 and 5,000 meters. Despite the...

What does costus smell like?

Costus: The Unique Indian Plant Found at High Altitudes Costus is a slender, long-leafed plant that grows exclusively in India at altitudes ranging between 2,000 and 5,000 meters. Despite the...

Animalis in perfumery
Animalis in perfumery

Animalis: The Allure of Wild Animal Scents in Perfumery Animal notes, reminiscent of the scents emanating from locker rooms, sweaty socks, or pure masculinity, have a unique allure in the...

Animalis in perfumery

Animalis: The Allure of Wild Animal Scents in Perfumery Animal notes, reminiscent of the scents emanating from locker rooms, sweaty socks, or pure masculinity, have a unique allure in the...

Beeswax in perfumery
Beeswax in perfumery

Beeswax Absolute: A Historic and Versatile Note in Perfumery With the resurgence of interest in natural products and materials in perfumery, some once-forgotten notes are making a triumphant return. Beeswax...

Beeswax in perfumery

Beeswax Absolute: A Historic and Versatile Note in Perfumery With the resurgence of interest in natural products and materials in perfumery, some once-forgotten notes are making a triumphant return. Beeswax...

Castoreum in perfumery
Castoreum in perfumery

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...

Castoreum in perfumery

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 in perfumery
Leather in perfumery

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...

Leather in perfumery

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...