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floral fragrance family

What Is the Floral Fragrance Family?

Elizabeth Harris

The floral fragrance family is typically classified as the broadest and most popular aromatic fragrance family. Florals are used as the heart notes of the fragrance and are blended with...

What Is the Floral Fragrance Family?

Elizabeth Harris

The floral fragrance family is typically classified as the broadest and most popular aromatic fragrance family. Florals are used as the heart notes of the fragrance and are blended with...

What Does Parfum Mean In Perfumery?

What Does Parfum Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Parfum is the French term that means “perfume”.  The terms “perfume” and “parfum” are used interchangeably, as they are essentially synonyms for one another.  Parfum refers to a scientific blend...

What Does Parfum Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Parfum is the French term that means “perfume”.  The terms “perfume” and “parfum” are used interchangeably, as they are essentially synonyms for one another.  Parfum refers to a scientific blend...

maceration in perfume

What Does Maceration Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Maceration is a widely used technique for extracting the oils from flowers that are then utilized to create particular perfumes. In perfume development, the more well recognized reference is the...

What Does Maceration Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Maceration is a widely used technique for extracting the oils from flowers that are then utilized to create particular perfumes. In perfume development, the more well recognized reference is the...

What Does Maturation Mean In Perfumery?

What Does Maturation Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Maturation is a term used in the development process to convey a “timed” process. In simplest terms, maturation is the aging of the oil. The overall aging protocol allows the...

What Does Maturation Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Maturation is a term used in the development process to convey a “timed” process. In simplest terms, maturation is the aging of the oil. The overall aging protocol allows the...

synthetic perfume

What Is a Synthetic In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Synthetics are artificial compounds that are commonly used in perfumery to imitate a natural aroma or represent an aroma that cannot be obtained from a physical item in nature. Synthetic...

What Is a Synthetic In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Synthetics are artificial compounds that are commonly used in perfumery to imitate a natural aroma or represent an aroma that cannot be obtained from a physical item in nature. Synthetic...

perfume sillage

What Does Sillage Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Sillage refers to the diffused scent that may linger from a person wearing a particular fragrance. The term originated from France, and was used to describe an obvious trace or...

What Does Sillage Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Sillage refers to the diffused scent that may linger from a person wearing a particular fragrance. The term originated from France, and was used to describe an obvious trace or...

resinoid in perfume

What Is a Resinoid In Perfume?

Phlur Team

Resinoids are commonly used as perfumery additives in many cosmetic products and fragrances. Resinoids are exudates from plants that are resinous, meaning they are connected with or produce a very...

What Is a Resinoid In Perfume?

Phlur Team

Resinoids are commonly used as perfumery additives in many cosmetic products and fragrances. Resinoids are exudates from plants that are resinous, meaning they are connected with or produce a very...

hesperidic oils

What Does Hesperidic Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Hesperidic is a term used to describe the fruit elements of a citrus plant or citrus peel. In the fragrance industry, hesperidic oils are well noted for their freshness. The...

What Does Hesperidic Mean In Perfumery?

Phlur Team

Hesperidic is a term used to describe the fruit elements of a citrus plant or citrus peel. In the fragrance industry, hesperidic oils are well noted for their freshness. The...

What Does Olfactory Mean In Perfumery?

What Does Olfactory Mean In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

How is it that each perfume has its own unique, customized aroma? How does a perfumer come up with such distinct scent impressions? Why do some perfumes last longer than...

What Does Olfactory Mean In Perfumery?

Elizabeth Harris

How is it that each perfume has its own unique, customized aroma? How does a perfumer come up with such distinct scent impressions? Why do some perfumes last longer than...

vetiver in perfume

Vetiver Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Vetiver is a rich and earthy scent with subtle spicy and floral notes. Its scent has been described as fresh cut grass but with warmer and richer undertones. Its distinct...

Vetiver Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Vetiver is a rich and earthy scent with subtle spicy and floral notes. Its scent has been described as fresh cut grass but with warmer and richer undertones. Its distinct...

Tuberose Scent in Perfumery

Tuberose Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

What Is Tuberose? Tuberose is a sweet and exotic floral scent similar to lilies. Despite its name, tuberose does not smell like roses at all. Origin of Tuberose: The scent...

Tuberose Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

What Is Tuberose? Tuberose is a sweet and exotic floral scent similar to lilies. Despite its name, tuberose does not smell like roses at all. Origin of Tuberose: The scent...

Oakmoss Scent in Perfumery

Oakmoss Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Oakmoss has a woodsy nature that imparts a warm, intense and damp earthy smell when used in perfumery. It adds sensuality and depth when used in perfumes.

Oakmoss Scent in Perfumery

Phlur Team

Oakmoss has a woodsy nature that imparts a warm, intense and damp earthy smell when used in perfumery. It adds sensuality and depth when used in perfumes.