There's the smell of sea-spray, cow manure, urine, fresh-cut grass, corn tassels at harvest time. This list is constantly updated, and for more information on a specific term, please click on the link associated with it. Other woody, mossy and floral notes may be added and even replace some of the elements. Thanks for sharing. [4] Smell origins may take the form of a noun (the smell of leather) or an adjective (a leathery smell). I would also like to add Portrait of a lady by Frederick Mall November 3, 2022 at 8:24am, la_ninon in Recommend Me a Perfume : October 2022: Im glad you like it, too! February 5, 2012 at 2:25pm Reply, Victoria: Liz, thank youwelcome to blogging! These notes are known as fixatives, literally fixing the scent to your skin. There are quite a few products that have chocolate smells for example. So how does a perfumer judge their just measured blend? November 5, 2014 at 1:07pm Reply, Victoria: Very glad that youre enjoying it! The gold standard classical chypre is Guerlain Mitsouko, whileBottega Veneta Eau de Parfumis a beautiful modern chypre that takes its inspiration from Femmede Rochasand Gucci Rush. Other great fougre fragrances include Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (1981), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (1982) and Davidoff Cool Water (1988). The emergence and popularity of 'Florientals' has prompted many to create a new main category: Floriental. July 29, 2013 at 3:14pm Reply, E K: I feel like a fool for asking, but what does linear mean in reference to perfume? His FRAGRANCE WHEEL has been updated over four decades to keep in line with the science of fragrance perception. I just sprayed on a bit of Love Chloe, so I am in the powdery territory. November 29, 2017 at 10:00am Reply, Victoria: Glad to hear it, thank you! April 13, 2021 at 6:18am Reply, Robert Pough: First I would like to thank you for some excellent content. I enjoy so much our exchanges that it doesnt really feel like work. Detergenty is a good one. We associate scents with something a place, a memory, a flavor but most people struggle to describe smell on its own terms. Some of my favorite examples of mild terpenic notes include Gendarme andAcqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea. The best known woody fragrance is sandalwood, though it also applies to other exotic woods like cedar and oud. November 17, 2020 at 3:32pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Amanda! Frdric Malle Le Parfum de Thrse can be described as rich for its lavish use of floral absolutes. 1. My favourite grandmother used that and it smelled really nice on her. FLORAL: these are one of the most popular families, and one of the broadest. Aromaticgreen camphorous notes present in herbs like lavender, rosemary and sage. a:) February 11, 2012 at 1:54pm Reply. The sign of a sophisticated fragrance is that it has a complex accord of ingredients rather than just a few strong fruity ingredients. 01. Thank you, Maria. You will find when reading a fragrancedescription here at Pairfum London, that all of our fragrances have an accord withtop, heart and base notes. For a modern take on zesty, I enjoy Jo Malone Lime Blossom and Basil. Muguet). The advantage of using ingredients and classes to describe perfume is that they introduce a degree of objectivity. Those four are sufficient for most classic eau de toilette style fine fragrances. White Florala very general term that encompasses the jasmine-family florals (jasmine-like in terms of scent night blooming flowers like jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose, gardenia, frangipani, etc. spicy - sharp, heady, can sting or tickle the nose sour - rancid, sickly sweet smell sweet - sugary smell tart - sharp fragrance Adjectives to Describe the Depth of Scent Some scents are very light while others are extremely strong with a lot of variation in between. April 12, 2021 at 8:48am Reply, Victoria: My pleasure! Thank you! After you've smelled a few perfumes of a certain genre (say, fougere, aldehydic, etc), you'll probably get an idea of what said genre is. November 2, 2022 at 8:49pm, Myfirstgradeteacher in Scent Diary : Lavender: Scent diary entry: walking past neighbors door in the morning & smelling breakfast cooking; probably bacon, eggs? Im not sure what you have easily available to you, but perfumes like Balenciaga Paris (violet leaf), Diptyque Vetyverio (vetiver), Annick Goutal Duel might be very interesting for you to try. Cartier Roadster with its fresh minty note has a cool effect, as does a watery spicy blend like Herms Un Jardin Aprs La Mousson. I in turn learn a lot from all of you. 9 Central Park West : New Perfume, Arquiste Parfumeur Anima Dulcis : Perfume Review , 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kis The Encyclopedia of the Dead, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQSOMLQ0jv8. Other flowers dont match the appeal of roses but are still popular. February 8, 2012 at 9:18pm Reply, Victoria: L'Heure Bleue sounds like a perfect choice! Powderya soft, hazy, opaque sensation imparted by the combination of heliotrope, violet, almond, and musk with herbal and citrus notes. Flanker - new versions of an existing perfume, often with similar notes, packaging or theme. Plus, on the brand manager side, the desire is to keep the inventories down. In IELTS Writing Task 1, different types of graphs, charts, maps or process diagrams are given on the basis of which you have write your report. FRESH: these usually comprise of citrus, water and green notes. One time I bought some organic brand from Whole Foods that smelled great and was bio-degradable, etc. In terms of the raw tea, the leaves are first compressed. IUNX has a wonderful orange blossom cologne called LEau Baptiste. *. 3. Wispy, rancid, airy, musty, stale, fresh, putrid, faint, light, floral, and acrid are all adjectives that could pertain to smell. Cinnamon to curry. Example 1: The aromas of peanut butter. Some musks smell metallic and earthy, others are sweet and creamy. February 3, 2012 at 8:24pm Reply. Ive added leathery to the list above with a couple of examples. A bit off topic, but another scent that I have scoured the internet for sans any luck in finding is cucumber oil or any EdP or EdT reminiscent of it. These florals may be enriched with green, aldehydic, fruity or spicy nuances. And please tell me what perfume you ended up selecting for the evening? The heart sits at the centre of the perfume and is its very essence. Cinnamaldehyde is responsible for the aroma of cinnamon. Top notes are fresher and lighter, while base notes feel deeper and heavier. Subsequent to this step, the tea is aged, rather than fermented, and the pu'erh raw tea is then available for use. Forgive me, but I am still having trouble deciding which it would fall under because it could be several. Dior Addict and Parfums de Nicolai Vanille Tonka rely on a blend of different vanillic materials. This will help you build the best description for your fragrance. Privacy Policy. It was hands down the most amazing thing that I have ever used, it meshed so well with my body chemistry that people would tell me that I literally hypnotized them when I entered a room I have tried so many different scents over the years, but still have not found anything even vaguely comparable. Martin: Great post! Of course, quite the opposite is trueThank you! Frequently referred to as Fougre, or translated as "fern-like". Calvin Klein Obsession has a lot of character, Burberry Body hardly any. My favorite OB soliflore so far (there are many Ive never tried) is the sadly discontinued/limited edition Frederic Fekkai Sensuelle. Considering that our nose can absorb billions of different ingredients, it shows how difficult the definitions of a fragrance can be, for anyone. March 11, 2014 at 10:08am Reply, Victoria: There is indeed a great blog with nothing but perfume pronunciations: The best way to make others flock towards your perfume is by choosing the right description for the scent. Within the Floral family are the following: Floral - the deep smells of rose, jasmine, lily for example, Soft floral - the gentler powdery floral smells, creamy and sometimes musty. descriptions like manly, feminine, clean, fresh, club scent, tasteful, young, sophisticated, mature, edgy, elegant, modern, urban, powerful, o-d man/lady, p * nty d ** pper, sexy, inoffensive, freshie, cheapie, all-rounder, compliment getter, "similar to x cologne, lotion, bodywash, perfume" -- have meanings that shift depending on speaker and Actually I read that in one of your previous post but I dont remember which one. In perfumery, amber accords reflect the golden colour and its rich warmth. You first divide the components into three notes. If you like crisp and earthy scents, then why not look into the vetiver or violet leaf dominated perfumes? Costus oil distilled from the roots of Saussuria costus smells like dirty hair and mutton grease. Cumin oil obtained from the dried seeds of the cumin plant is warm and sweaty. March 14, 2013 at 12:45pm Reply, Christina Findell: Thank you so much for this wonderful, interesting and useful A-Z list. So glad that you found BdJ! What Is Fear and Where Does It Come From. In the last weeks i have been searching relentlessly for the old Maja by Myrurgia. Good point about orange blossom and soap scents! Smelling things is like learning a new language. Make these words a part of your daily English speaking to speak fluent English with confidence. Once you place an order with us, well look among our writers the perfect one to work on your description of perfume smell. I cannot tell you the sadness i feel in not having it for it conjures many warm memories of Home. My Family is from Barcelona and i grew up on the original Maja. By the way, I was at Longwood Gardens last weekend, and the acacias were, as I had hoped, just coming into bloom. I first discovered it in France. Over the years there have been several ways to describe fragrances, but probably the most commonly used is the approach described by Michael Edwards. It was the inspiration behind Guerlain Bois dArmnie. February 4, 2012 at 10:42am Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much for your feedback! Not so romantic, Im afraid. If you have ever usedthe Pine-Solcleaning products, you are familiar with this pungent scent. - Victoria, carole in Recommend Me a Perfume : October 2022: Lukas, I love Eau de sud. Leatherya note recalling the tangy and animalic quality of fine leather. An opposite of that is a dry and sharp sensation, similar to the one produced by amber in the base of Paco Rabanne Black XS. : ) February 3, 2012 at 12:43pm Reply, Austenfan: For me soap is indelibly linked with the wonderful Marseille soaps. 2. Im not sure what the correct term is in English but I imagine you might know! Within the Woody family are the following: Woods - the single fragrances of cedarwood, sandalwood, or vetiver, reminders of the smell of freshly cut wood and sawdust, Mossy Woods - these fragrances will remind you of walking through the woods after it has rained, with earthy, mossy aromas, Dry Woods - these aromas will remind you more of smouldering embers on a fire, or the leathery smell of new shoes. It is simply a different type of fragrance experience. Go to dept stores or perfume stores, spray on the paperstrips, and then bring them home for study. Vanillin is probably the most commonly used aldehyde material in perfumery, and it smells sweet and creamy. Chypre accords are rich and long-lasting in character. The distinction whether a scent is suitable for a particular gender has become very fluid nowadays but it is still important. The reaction a character has to the cologne is far more important than vague similes, so I think that's the way to go. Fear is a survival mechanism that's hardwired into our brains. Perfumers then classify the different scents into four fragrance families . Hints of citrus or aromatics are typically added to round them of. Fierce - a strong, unforgiving, and assertive way of speaking. Sophisticated, sensual perfumes created with heady substances such as musk, vanilla, exotic woods, spices, tropical flowers and other rich ingredients, such as amber, tobacco, spices, animal notes and tree resins. 1. In the fat middle, it's all sticky, particulate peanuts: a smell that matches the taste with uncanny fidelity. Solifloral, or a floral bouquet is the main theme of each creation. Orientala fragrance family that uses rich notes of vanilla, balsams, sandalwood, patchouli and musk to create a heady, sensual aura. Replies to my comments Unfortunately, only a few can actually write compelling fragrance descriptions which is why you might want to consider hiring our expert writing team to help you out. However, commercial soap is usually scented to cover up this residual sharp odor, and when we speak of soapy, we mean the scents associated with the common soap perfumes. Sharp and bitter-acrid, but oddly pleasant. July 8, 2012 at 4:30pm Reply. Ill be dropping fancy names like a socialite in Paris in no time. Welcome to our website, full of fragrant and gentle soaps, skin care products and perfumes, handmade by us in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. Perfumers will also start to assess the scent over time, e.g. Im hoping that maybe you are familiar with it, and can possibly give me a recommendation since it has been discontinued It was called Inavoue. Don't subscribe LadyShine: Sending you hearts LOVE this, and thank you a million times. It was perfect! Even though I know that lather does not equal cleansing power, I did not enjoy using it. Although it is hard to come up with the right words to describe your perfume, you can always get extra help from our team. It can make a person feel anxious, scared, or even panicky. This olfactive family concentrates on perfume accords where the heart is one of the following woody scents: sandalwood, patchouli, vertiver or cedar. a:) February 3, 2012 at 6:05pm Reply, Malbec: Thanks for the glossary. 2Writing Different Types of Crying 2.1Sad Crying 2.2Happy Crying 2.3Angry Crying 2.4Embarrassed Crying 2.5Scared Crying 2.6Pained Crying 2.7Disappointed Crying 2.8Frustrated Crying 2.9Panicked Crying 2.10Hopeless Crying 3Writing Dialogue when a Character is Crying 4How to Describe a Character Trying Not to Cry 5How to Describe Fake Crying The top notes of Dior Eau Sauvage, Caron Pour Un Homme and Guerlain Habit Rougeillustrate this idea. It's used in perfume writing to describe the scent that a person leaves behindwhat you pick up on when walking behind someone, or when someone's just left the room. It was a bold and startling blend of green notes, jasmine, leather and moss. In minute quantities, it can give a very surprising savory effect, but generally, if a perfume smells like rancid butter, something has gone wrong. I am glad that it is helpful. flowers, e.g. But I do remember another lovely soap called Maja soap. Lovely. Its funny , Ive always found the term aromatic to be rather redundant; its a perfume of course its going to be aromatic! A perfumer makes the new modifications based on his/her clients instructions and then smells as soon as his lab tech finishes mixing the formula. Fatty, Unctuousan impression of thickness, heft and richness. I think the highlights box is very effective. I have been looking for it for ages, so a big thank you for mentioning it. Write in scenes, showing rather than telling. I dont find it too clean-its just perfect November 3, 2022 at 10:52am, Ine Espenes in Recommend Me a Perfume : October 2022: Nkce suggestions so far. I am just starting to learn about perfumes and blogging about it at perfumerookie.blogspot.com so your post is very helpful. The 5 senses used to describe the emotions felt as a loved woman enters into the room. June 7, 2013 at 10:42am Reply, Shielding: Could this be the beginning of the worlds first Enscentclopedia? "'When from a long-distant past nothing subsists, after the people are dead, after the things are broken and scattered, taste and smell alone, more fragile but more enduring, more immaterial, more persistent, more faithful, remain poised a long time, like souls.". Do you know of any perfumes that smell close to Maja? 2. It is a vague term because soap smells very differently depending on where you grew up. Now i can pretend i know something! To make more you need the formula, the record of how the perfume was made: what materials were used and how much of each material was used. Sandalwood and patchouli tend to be warm and more opulent in character, whereas cedar and vetiver feel dryer in style. For sure, youll be coming back for more descriptions once youve read our work. clove), labdanum, benzoin resin or incense. The Chypre category does no describes a style of perfume accord and not its ingredients. I haven't smelled it recently, but it used to be excellent. The perfumer is evaluating the creation with a view to capturing the character of the scent, its top, middle and base note. Choose carefully. The notes in this group are typically based around an accord of oak moss, ciste-labdanum, patchouli and bergamot. I just recently found out the chypre sounds more like an animal (sheep) and less like ci-pher. These can still be there the next day sometimes. White musks, for instance, have a freshly ironed linen impression. This spoken English lesson is ideal for Beginners in English and advanced level English students to improve . Repeat at least twice, with a break in between. Poison is floral oriental, since it combines both really well. February 5, 2012 at 6:31pm Reply, Victoria: You are welcome, Katherine! I wore it in my very early years of college (I saved Chanel for special occasions). If you don't possess writing skills, this may be a big problem. Your Home, e.g. It smells like a disinfectant, quite sharp, but it is a very familiar scent. Alternative Nouns for Scent The word aroma conveys an impression of something pleasant, whereas smell could refer to unpleasant scents. Such information may include, for example, associations with the smell, which make it . A small degree of sharpness can cut the richness and create an interesting interplay of sensations, but an overly terpenic scent in a fine fragrance is not pleasant. Further below you can read in more details what Olfactive Categories are but broadly speaking they group perfumes by their style. Let's head that way.". Smelled good but I try 2b vegetarian lol! Accorda perfume is more than the sum total of its parts. November 20, 2014 at 8:18am Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much, Kissel. February 3, 2012 at 4:37pm Reply, Victoria: I heard that the original formula for Maja soap was created by none other than a genius perfumer Jean Carles (Miss Dior, Ma Griffe). Perhaps, too bold and too startling for the contemporary public, but it set a trend. I know its a little of track from the other posts here but would be grateful for any assistance anyone can offer. You can use it to describe what you like, and to feel more confident experimenting with new fragrances that are similar, perhaps those in the next group within the same fragrance family using the model below. Characterthe defining idea of a fragrance. Further below you can read in more detail about accords, the analogy with music but also top, middle and base notes. Now n the last Year another Company by the name of Grisi purchased the right to Maja. It also has quite an ambery subtext too giving it a rich well rounded character. Today the animalic materials have been replaced by synthetics, and the term animalic can apply more widely. Katherine February 5, 2013 at 11:58pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Katherine. During the break, the scent strip should be away from the vicinity of your nose to allow for it to recover in between. It simply takes focus and practice to tell a perfume story. This can be a radiant, bright effect as in Christian Dior JAdore, or a blur as inKaty Perry Purr. The flower oil is then processed into a low-grade perfume Wild Scent and a cologne Personally. Sillagethe trail left by a perfume in the wake of its wearer. The family includes all types of Eaux Fraches and was typified by the first Eaux de Colognes. But fragrance is a huge multinational business worth billions. Woodyevoking the dry, resin-like scent of pencil shavings. This does not mean, however, that the base notes are not perceptible from the start. Instead, it is an olfactory accord or a combination of fragrance ingredients that create a typical perfume that is both fresh and warm. Often this language finds its way to press releases and perfume counters, but lacking an explanation, it is often meaningless. Above is an example of a fragrance triangle or sometimes it is also referred to as an 'olfactory pyramid' or 'fragrance pyramid'. Balsamic-unctuous, sweet, heavy scent that calls to mind sticky sap. Camphorous notes are present in many herbal oils such as eucalyptus and lavender as well as in patchouli. Writing perfume descriptions is a little tough especially when you are expected to capture the essence of the perfume in your writing. I feel like the accidental tourist who wanders from the tour, clumsily trips over a stone and turns to find that the falling stone opened the hidden gate to a secret garden. A few months ago we chatted about the terms we found confusing, and based on that discussion I made a list of common terms and perfume descriptors. Green sharp scent in Palmolive Maybe, it is the same pineapple type note that is used in Cool Water. An accord is a combination of two or more different materials that create a novel effect that smells very different from the materials experienced on their own. Lutens? _ Top notes are the most volatile and base notes the least. I think detergenty should be the term for laundry musks. Franois Coty modernized and stylized the chypre idea with Chypre de Coty, a fragrance launched in 1917. I already have a handful of perfume collections. Food smells for example are often used. I am so excited to discover this amazing site. Posted by Adrian Hollister on March 30, 2021. We offer an in-depth introduction to Chypre in our Encyclopedia. Kissel: Hi Victoria! You can then check online what those perfumes are, main notes etc. Seventh Generation makes a Lavender and Mint dish soap with a surprisingly nice floral scent. I dont know any of the other soaps you mention. Olfactive Classifications were introduced as a way to bring structure to these and to create a 'language' which allows us to speak about both the fragrant rawmaterials and the blended perfumes. Fear is a very powerful emotion that's often triggered by a perceived threat. February 4, 2012 at 10:51am Reply, Andy: Phenolic and butyric were new, but otherwise, thanks to reading your blog, I was familiar with most of the others! Richa general term that suggest an idea of opulence, heft, or a strong presence. Your information is so unbelievably helpful, I almost fell to my knees with gratitude. We offer an in-depth introduction to Fougere in our Encyclopedia. We may use words like 'nice' or 'sweet' but which are not very clear and are our own opinion. We may not immediately perceive the base notes of a song or melody but they are present from the start. Although the market focuses heavily on the visual design of the products, perfume descriptions seem to remain a niche that will continue to require interesting content for a long time. I also love orange blossom in all possible forms, in food, perfume, etc. February 3, 2012 at 4:39pm Reply, OperaFan: Thanks for the refresher course and clarifications, Dear V. Im off to attend Anna Bolena at the Met tomorrow and will be sure to choose a fragrance with both CHARACTER and good SILLAGE perhals an ORIENTAL or something POWDERY. Im so glad to hear this!
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