Discovering Tonka Bean as an ingredient in Bukhoor
Tonka bean is a fragrant seed from the tonka tree, which is native to South America. It has a sweet and warm aroma that is often described as...
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Do Orchids have an Aroma?
Contrary to belief, various orchid flowers do indeed possess an aroma. The fragrance of orchids can vary greatly depending on the species, ranging from sweet and floral to spicy...
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What the &!?@$$ is an Aldehyde in perfumery?
In perfumery, aldehydes are a class of organic compounds that are used to create a wide range of fragrances. Aldehydes are characterised by a characteristic structure, which consists...
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Explaining the chemical structure of JASMINE
The fragrance of jasmine is composed of several volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are responsible for its characteristic aroma. Some of the key chemical components of jasmine fragrance...
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What is a ROSE?
This highly evocative and emotive flower, instantly recognisable yet deviously complex. Let's break it down. The fragrance of roses is composed of hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs),...
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Gourmande, the fragrance family designed for celebrations
Gourmand (Go), the edible note, our most recent addition to the disparate lexicon we call 'fragrance families'. One thing we can agree on is this 'edible' family is...
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Explaining the ‘Chemistry of Oo’ fragrance table
Explaining the ‘Chemistry of Oo’ fragrance table. We created the Oo chemistry table as a new and fresh lens on the often confusing world of fragrance.
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What are Top, Middle & Base Notes?
What are Top, Middle & Base Notes? Ingredients can be classified based on our molecular weight. In this way, lighter ingredients will appear in a burst and quickly disappear.
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