Fragrance Glossary: Notes and Ingredients

Step into the captivating realm of perfumery, where scents become stories and fragrances weave tales of intrigue and emotion. Whether you're a fragrance enthusiast or a curious explorer, these terms will guide you through the olfactory landscape, enhancing your understanding of this timeless and evocative art form."

Aromatic:

• Acetyl cedrene: A woody, cedar-like scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Amyris: A woody, balsamic scent derived from the amyris balsamifera tree.
• Basil: A pungent, herbal scent derived from the basil plant.
• Bay leaf: A warm, spicy scent derived from the bay laurel tree.
• Calone: A marine scent that is often used to create the illusion of freshness in perfumes.
• Camphor: A medicinal, minty scent derived from the camphor tree.
• Cardamom: A warm, spicy scent derived from the cardamom seeds.
• Clary sage: A fresh, herbal scent derived from the clary sage plant.
• Cypress: A woody, earthy scent derived from the cypress tree.
• Elemi: A balsamic, lemony scent derived from the elemi tree.
• Eucalyptus: A fresh, herbal scent derived from the eucalyptus tree.
• Fennel: A warm, spicy scent derived from the fennel seeds.
• Galbanum: A green, herbal scent derived from the galbanum plant.
• Juniper: A woody, herbal scent derived from the juniper berry.
• Lavender: A calming, floral scent derived from the lavender plant.
• Myrrh: A sweet, balsamic scent derived from the resin of the myrrh tree.
• Neroli: A sweet, floral scent derived from the blossom of the bitter orange tree.
• Patchouli: A warm, earthy scent derived from the patchouli plant.
• Petitgrain: A fresh, green scent derived from the bitter orange tree.
• Rosemary: A fresh, herbal scent derived from the rosemary plant.
• Sage: A fresh, herbal scent derived from the sage plant.
• Thyme: A warm, spicy scent derived from the thyme plant.
• Vetyver: A smoky, earthy scent derived from the vetiver plant.

Balmy:

• Ambergris: A waxy substance produced by sperm whales that is used in perfumery to create a warm, balsamic scent.
• Benzoin: A sweet, balsamic scent derived from the resin of the styrax benzoin tree.
• Labdanum: A sweet, balsamic scent derived from the cistus ladanifer plant.
• Opoponax: A sweet, balsamic scent derived from the resin of the opopanax plant.
• Sandalwood: A smooth, creamy scent derived from the sandalwood tree.
• Tonka bean: A sweet, vanilla-like scent derived from the tonka bean.

Citrusy:

• Bergamot: A citrusy, refreshing scent derived from the rind of the bergamot orange.
• Grapefruit: A citrusy, sweet scent derived from the grapefruit.
• Lemon: A citrusy, refreshing scent derived from the lemon peel.
• Lime: A citrusy, refreshing scent derived from the rind of the lime fruit.
• Mandarin: A citrusy, sweet scent derived from the mandarin orange.
• Orange: A citrusy, sweet scent derived from the orange peel.

Floral:

• Chamomile: A calming, floral scent derived from the chamomile plant.
• Gardenia: A sweet, floral scent derived from the gardenia flower.
• Heliotrope: A sweet, vanilla-like scent derived from the heliotrope plant.
• Hibiscus: A floral, fruity scent derived from the hibiscus flower.
• Iris: A powdery, floral scent derived from the iris plant.
• Jasmine: A sweet, floral scent derived from the jasmine flower.
• Lavender: A calming, floral scent derived from the lavender plant.
• Lily of the valley: A sweet, delicate scent derived from the lily of the valley flower.
• Magnolia: A sweet, floral scent derived from the magnolia flower.
• Mimosa: A sweet, powdery scent derived from the mimosa flower.
• Narcissus: A sweet, floral scent derived from the narcissus flower.
• Rose: A sweet, floral scent derived from the rose flower.
• Tuberose: A sweet, floral scent derived from the tuberose flower.
• Violet: A sweet, powdery scent derived from the violet flower.
• Ylang-ylang: A sweet, floral scent derived from the ylang-ylang flower.

Fruity:

• Apple: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the apple

• Apricot: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the apricot fruit.
• Blackberry: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the blackberry fruit.
• Coconut: A sweet, tropical scent derived from the coconut fruit.
• Currant: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the currant berry.
• Fig: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the fig fruit.
• Grapefruit: A citrusy, sweet scent derived from the grapefruit fruit.
• Honeydew melon: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the honeydew melon fruit.
• Kiwi: A sweet, tangy scent derived from the kiwi fruit.
• Lemon: A citrusy, refreshing scent derived from the lemon peel.
• Lime: A citrusy, refreshing scent derived from the rind of the lime fruit.
• Mango: A sweet, tropical scent derived from the mango fruit.
• Maracuja: A sweet, tropical scent derived from the passion fruit.
• Melon: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the melon fruit.
• Mint: A fresh, minty scent derived from the mint plant.
• Nectarine: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the nectarine fruit.
• Orange: A citrusy, sweet scent derived from the orange peel.
• Papaya: A sweet, tropical scent derived from the papaya fruit.
• Pear: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the pear fruit.
• Pineapple: A sweet, tropical scent derived from the pineapple fruit.
• Raspberry: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the raspberry fruit.
• Strawberry: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the strawberry fruit.
• Watermelon: A sweet, fruity scent derived from the watermelon fruit.

Green:

• Ambret: A sweet, musky scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Galbanum: A green, herbal scent derived from the galbanum plant.
• Hedione: A green, floral scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Ionones: A class of chemical compounds that are responsible for the characteristic scent of many flowers, such as violets and roses.
• Limonene: A fresh, citrusy scent derived from the lemon peel.
• Methyl salicylate: A sweet, floral scent derived from the wintergreen plant.
• Petitgrain: A fresh, green scent derived from the bitter orange tree.
• Vetiver: A smoky, earthy scent derived from the vetiver plant.

Musk:

• Ambrettolide: A musky scent derived from the seeds of the abelmoschus moschatus plant.
• Ambroxide: A musky scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Galaxolide: A musky scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Musk ketone: A musky scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Vetiverol: A smoky, earthy scent derived from the vetiver plant.

Oriental:

• Amber: A warm, balsamic scent derived from the fossilized resin of trees.
• Bentleylide: A sweet, caramel-like scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Cipriol: A woody, earthy scent derived from the cypriol plant.
• Oud: A warm, smoky scent derived from the oud tree.
• Vanilla: A sweet, creamy scent derived from the vanilla bean.

Powdery:

• Isobutylquinoline: A woody, nutty scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Iris: A powdery, floral scent derived from the iris plant.
• Musk ambrette: A sweet, musky scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Violet: A sweet, powdery scent derived from the violet flower.

Sweet:

• Benzyl salicylate: A sweet, floral scent derived from the wintergreen plant.
• Butylphenyl methylpropional: A sweet, candy-like scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Ethyl maltol: A sweet, caramel-like scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Hesperidin methyl chalcone: A sweet, citrusy scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Phenethyl alcohol: A sweet, floral scent derived from synthetic materials.
• Vanilla: A sweet, creamy scent derived from the vanilla bean.

Woody:

• Cedarwood: A woody, earthy scent derived from the cedar tree.
• Guaiacwood: A woody, smoky scent derived from the guaiacwood tree.
• Oakmoss: A woody,
• Patchouli: A warm, earthy scent derived from the patchouli plant.
• Sandalwood: A smooth, creamy scent derived from the sandalwood tree.
• Vetiver: A smoky, earthy scent derived from the vetiver plant.