Natural Ingredients Carnation
Ingredient GuideCarnation is called œillet in French. Its scientific name is Dianthus caryophyllus, and it belongs to th...
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Natural Ingredients Frankincense (≈ Incense)
Frankincense is a gum resin also called olibanum, or nyūkō (literally “milk incense”) in Japanese. Explore its origins and harvesting, its mysterious balsamic scent, and its relationship with incense culture.
Natural Ingredients Elder Flower
Ingredient GuideWhat Is Elderflower?Elderflower refers to the flowers of European elder (scientific name: Sambucus nigra...
Natural Ingredients Cardamom
Cardamom is a long-known spice in the ginger family. Explore its scent, which combines coolness and warmth, and how it is used in perfume.
Natural Ingredients Fig
Ingredient GuideFresh figs are in season from late June through September, while dried figs can be enjoyed all year roun...
Natural Ingredients Cacao
Learn about the cacao plant and raw material, and the characteristics of its scent. Discover how chocolate-like notes are expressed in perfume.
Natural Ingredients Calone
Calone is a synthetic fragrance material also known as watermelon ketone. Explore its scent, which recalls marine and ozone notes and juicy fruit.
Natural Ingredients Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus, well known as a food eaten by koalas, is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves. Its aromatic, woody scent has fruity nuances.
Natural Ingredients Sage
Explore sage as a plant, the characteristics of its essential oil, and how its scent differs from clary sage. Learn about its use in perfume, notable examples, and how the two sages are used differently.
Natural Ingredients Blackcurrant (Cassis)
Ingredient GuideFor me, blackcurrant embodies imperfect beauty. Once added, it gives the perfume’s silhouette personalit...