Perfumery & scent
Guides to the world of perfume
In-depth reads for enthusiasts and the trade: fragrance families, the olfactory pyramid, iconic ingredients, concentrations and the criteria for choosing and caring for a luxury fragrance.
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Fragrance Families: Your Map for Navigating Perfume
What fragrance families are and how to use them to choose a perfume: citrus, floral, amber, woody, fougère, chypre and gourmand explained with examples.
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The Fragrance Pyramid: Top, Heart and Base Notes
How a perfume's olfactory pyramid works: top, heart and base notes, how they unfold on the skin over time and why they matter when choosing a scent.
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The Iconic Ingredients of Luxury Perfumery
Oud, iris, ambergris, rose, vanilla, musks and woods: the iconic ingredients of luxury perfumery and why they are so prized.
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Eau de Parfum, Toilette, Cologne and Extrait: Fragrance Concentrations Explained
Eau de cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum and extrait compared: oil concentration, longevity, projection and how to pick the right strength.
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Niche and Artistic Perfumery: What Sets It Apart
What niche and artistic perfumery really means, how it differs from designer brands, why it uses rare raw materials and how to explore it.
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How to Choose a Perfume: A Practical Guide
How to choose the right perfume: start with olfactory families, test on skin, let it develop, and weigh season, occasion and longevity.
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How to Store a Perfume and Make It Last Longer
How to store perfume properly (light, heat, air), how long it lasts and the tricks to make a fragrance last longer on your skin.
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