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Green
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The green family became very fashionable from the mid-20th century. Many fragrances qualified as "green" derive from galbanum, a natural substance. The green note is synonymous with nat... Read On
Tobacco
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Sweet, woody-powdery and honeyed notes are the properties of the tobacco family. These notes give silkiness and richness to fragrances. Read On
Musk
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In tincture form (distilled in alcohol), the natural substance originally obtained from the fawn has been replaced today with synthetic products.Musk is essential to perfumery because it has impo... Read On
Moss
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This tone evokes the smell of forests and undergrowth. Oak moss is the essential element of the chypres. It gives substance, warmth and richness to fragrances. Read On
Iris
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This very elegant family consists of violet notes in general, along with more subtle notes such as orris, which is much appreciated by perfumers for composing prestige scents. Read On
Hesperide
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The Hesperide (citrus) family consists of essential oils obtained by cold expression of the peel of fruit such as bergamot, lemon, orange, and tangerines, combined with orange flower products. Th... Read On
Herbaceous
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Basil, mint and marjoram are regarded as herbaceous notes. They are specifically used in men's cosmetics because they give a fresh, clean and uplifting feel to fragrances. Read On
Fruity
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Fruity notes in fragrances are currently very popular. They convey modernity and originality. Most of them are obtained synthetically, with melon, peach and apple the most common notes. Read On
Spice
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Spices commonly used for cooking belong to this family, as well as floral notes such as carnation. Both give character, warmth and body to fragrances. Read On
Leather
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Whether natural or synthetic, leather is one of the oldest notes in perfumery. It has a sweet (styrax), smoked or tar-like (birch) smell and is often combined with chypres. Read On
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