Most Fundamental Natural and Synthetic Materials
Most Fundamental Natural and Synthetic Materials
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AGARWOOD/OUD
Description: Deep, rich, and woody with a slightly sweet and balsamic undertone. Often referred to as the "liquid gold" of perfumery, Agarwood or Oud is prized for its complex aroma.
Notes: Base note with strong longevity and excellent sillage.
BASIL SWEET
Description: Fresh, herbal, and slightly spicy with a sweet, anise-like undertone. Sweet Basil is invigorating and uplifting.
Notes: Top note, commonly used for its bright and fresh scent.
BERGAMOT
Description: Bright, citrusy, and slightly floral with a subtle sweetness. Bergamot is a key ingredient in many classic fragrances.
Notes: Top note, adds freshness and zest to blends.
BIRCH TAR
Description: Smoky, leathery, and tar-like with a hint of bitterness. Birch Tar is used to impart a rugged, smoky aroma.
Notes: Base note, adds depth and a smoky character.
BENZOIN
Description: Warm, sweet, and vanilla-like with a balsamic undertone. Benzoin is comforting and soothing.
Notes: Base note, often used to add warmth and sweetness.
CARDAMOM
Description: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet with a woody undertone. Cardamom adds a rich, aromatic complexity.
Notes: Middle note, used for its warm and spicy character.
CEDARWOOD VIRGINIA
Description: Dry, woody, and slightly sweet with a subtle balsamic note. Cedarwood is grounding and stabilizing.
Notes: Base note, provides a woody foundation.
CINNAMON BARK
Description: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet with a rich, woody undertone. Cinnamon Bark is intense and aromatic.
Notes: Middle note, adds warmth and spice.
COCOA ABSOLUTE
Description: Rich, dark, and chocolatey with a sweet, slightly bitter undertone. Cocoa Absolute is indulgent and gourmand.
Notes: Base note, used for its rich and comforting scent.
COFFEE BEAN CO2
Description: Strong, rich, and roasted with a slightly bitter and nutty undertone. Coffee Bean CO2 is energizing and robust.
Notes: Middle to base note, adds depth and richness.
CORIANDER SEED
Description: Fresh, spicy, and slightly citrusy with a woody undertone. Coriander Seed is bright and uplifting.
Notes: Middle note, used for its fresh and spicy character.
CYPRIOL
Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly smoky with a rich, balsamic undertone. Cypriol adds depth and complexity.
Notes: Base note, provides an earthy foundation.
DAVANA
Description: Sweet, fruity, and slightly herbaceous with a rich, balsamic undertone. Davana is exotic and complex.
Notes: Middle to base note, adds sweetness and depth.
FRANKINCENSE
Description: Fresh, resinous, and slightly citrusy with a woody undertone. Frankincense is meditative and uplifting.
Notes: Base note, used for its spiritual and calming properties.
FIR BALSAM ABSOLUTE
Description: Fresh, woody, and resinous with a sweet, balsamic undertone. Fir Balsam Absolute is comforting and grounding.
Notes: Base note, provides a forest-like freshness.
GERANIUM ABSOLUTE
Description: Fresh, green, and floral with a rosy, slightly minty undertone. Geranium Absolute is vibrant and uplifting.
Notes: Middle note, adds a green floral character.
GERANIUM ROSE
Description: Sweet, floral, and rosy with a slightly herbaceous undertone. Geranium Rose is elegant and refined.
Notes: Middle note, enhances floral compositions.
JASMINE ABSOLUTE GRANDIFLORUM
Description: Rich, sweet, and floral with a narcotic, slightly fruity undertone. Jasmine Absolute is opulent and seductive.
Notes: Middle to base note, used for its intense floral aroma.
LABDANUM ABSOLUTE
Description: Warm, resinous, and slightly sweet with a leathery undertone. Labdanum Absolute is rich and balsamic.
Notes: Base note, adds warmth and depth.
LAVENDER
Description: Fresh, floral, and herbaceous with a sweet, slightly woody undertone. Lavender is calming and soothing.
Notes: Top to middle note, used for its fresh and calming properties.
LAVENDER ABSOLUTE
Description: Rich, floral, and herbaceous with a deeper, more intense lavender aroma. Lavender Absolute is luxurious and soothing.
Notes: Middle note, provides a richer lavender scent.
LEMON
Description: Bright, fresh, and citrusy with a tangy, slightly sweet undertone. Lemon is invigorating and uplifting.
Notes: Top note, adds a fresh citrus burst.
MYRRH
Description: Warm, resinous, and slightly sweet with a rich, balsamic undertone. Myrrh is meditative and grounding.
Notes: Base note, used for its spiritual and calming properties.
OAKMOSS ABSOLUTE
Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly sweet with a mossy undertone. Oakmoss Absolute is grounding and rich.
Notes: Base note, provides an earthy foundation.
ORANGE SWEET
Description: Sweet, citrusy, and fruity with a bright, juicy aroma. Sweet Orange is uplifting and refreshing.
Notes: Top note, adds a sweet citrus note.
ORRIS BUTTER
Description: Rich, powdery, and floral with a violet-like undertone. Orris Butter is luxurious and elegant.
Notes: Base note, provides a powdery floral scent.
PATCHOULI
Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly sweet with a rich, musky undertone. Patchouli is grounding and sensual.
Notes: Base note, adds depth and earthiness.
PETITGRAIN SUR FLUER
Description: Fresh, green, and citrusy with a slightly floral undertone. Petitgrain sur Fleurs is bright and uplifting.
Notes: Top to middle note, provides a green citrus aroma.
PINK PEPPER
Description: Fresh, spicy, and slightly fruity with a rosy undertone. Pink Pepper is vibrant and uplifting.
Notes: Top note, adds a fresh and spicy character.
ROSE ABSOLUTE
Description: Rich, floral, and sweet with a deep, rosy aroma. Rose Absolute is luxurious and romantic.
Notes: Middle to base note, used for its intense floral scent.
ROSE OTTO
Description: Fresh, floral, and slightly spicy with a rich, sweet undertone. Rose Otto is elegant and timeless.
Notes: Middle note, provides a pure rose aroma.
SANDALWOOD
Description: Warm, woody, and creamy with a rich, sweet undertone. Sandalwood is grounding and luxurious.
Notes: Base note, adds warmth and richness.
STAR ANISE
Description: Sweet, spicy, and licorice-like with a slightly woody undertone. Star Anise is exotic and aromatic.
Notes: Top to middle note, provides a sweet and spicy aroma.
TOBACCO ABSOLUTE
Description: Rich, sweet, and smoky with a slightly fruity undertone. Tobacco Absolute is warm and sensual.
Notes: Base note, adds depth and richness.
TONKA BEAN ABSOLUTE
Description: Sweet, warm, and nutty with a rich, vanilla-like undertone. Tonka Bean Absolute is comforting and gourmand.
Notes: Base note, provides a sweet and warm aroma.
VETIVER
Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly smoky with a rich, balsamic undertone. Vetiver is grounding and calming.
Notes: Base note, adds depth and earthiness.
VIOLET LEAF ABSOLUTE
Description: Green, floral, and slightly sweet with a fresh, leafy aroma. Violet Leaf Absolute is fresh and vibrant.
Notes: Middle note, provides a green floral scent.
YLANG YLANG EXTRA
Description: Rich, floral, and sweet with a slightly fruity undertone. Ylang Ylang Extra is exotic and sensual.
Notes: Middle to base note, adds a rich and floral character.
VANILLA BEAN ABSOLUTE
Description: Sweet, rich, and creamy with a warm, balsamic undertone. Vanilla Bean Absolute is comforting and indulgent.
Notes: Base note, provides a rich and sweet aroma.
ALDEHYDE C-8 COCONUT
Description: Soft and milky with a distinct coconut aroma. Adds a tropical, creamy note.
Notes: Top to middle note, used for its coconut-like scent.
ALDEHYDE C-12 MNA
Description: Champagne-like, bubbly with a citrusy, zesty note. Prominent in the opening of classic fragrances like Chanel No. 5.
Notes: Top note, adds effervescence and brightness.
AMBROXAN
Description: Clean, woody, and slightly musky. Found in natural ambergris, Ambroxan is highly valued for its complexity.
Notes: Base note, provides a warm, woody foundation.
ANIMALIS HYPO 27 TEC
Description: Smells like wet goat hair; it's a synthetic animal musk substitute. Adds a raw, animalic note.
Notes: Base note, used to add an animalic, musky depth.
BENZOIN OLLIFAC
Description: Sweet, caramel-cinnamon scent similar to natural benzoin but easier to work with.
Notes: Base note, provides warmth and sweetness.
BENZYL ACETATE
Description: Fruity top note that smells like cherries and ylang-ylang. Fresh and sweet.
Notes: Top note, adds a bright, fruity character.
BENZYL SALICYLATE
Description: Faint, soft, and powdery with a milky aroma. Great with florals.
Notes: Middle note, provides a soft, powdery texture.
CALONE
Description: Transparent yet robust aquatic scent reminiscent of saltwater and compressed air.
Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, aquatic character.
CEDRAMBER
Description: Warm cedar-wood-like material. Rich and woody.
Notes: Base note, adds warmth and woody depth.
CINNAMIC ALCOHOL
Description: Found in natural cinnamon oil; it is warm, spicy, soft, rosey, and sweet.
Notes: Middle note, provides a warm, spicy character.
COUMARIN
Description: Found in tonka beans, it smells of cherries, marzipan, tobacco, and freshly cut hay.
Notes: Base note, adds sweetness and warmth.
DIHYDRO MYCENOL
Description: Clean, lemony, shiny, and metallic. Bright top note.
Notes: Top note, adds freshness and a metallic, lemony aroma.
ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE
Description: Transparent, soft, and powdery. Can blend and soften all materials in a formula.
Notes: Base note, provides diffusion and transparency.
HEDIONE HC
Description: Found in natural jasmine oils, slightly waxy, cool, soft, and green. Adds lift to top notes, especially florals.
Notes: Middle note, enhances floral and citrus notes.
HELIOTROPIN X
Description: Juicy, cinnamon gummy bears scent. Sweet and spicy.
Notes: Middle to base note, adds a sweet, spicy aroma.
HEXENOL CIS-3
Description: Strong, sharp green top note found in freshly cut grass.
Notes: Top note, provides a fresh, green character.
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
Description: Cool, green, and floral. Used to make fragrances cooler and more transparent.
Notes: Middle note, adds a fresh, floral coolness.
IRALIA
Description: Soft, powdery molecule found in violets, iris roots, and osmanthus flowers. Adds a powdery texture.
Notes: Base note, provides a powdery floral scent.
INDOLE 1%
Description: Isolated from jasmine but also found in various white flowers; strong, sweet, and smells like mothballs when undiluted.
Notes: Base note, adds a strong, floral musk.
ISO BORNYL ACETATE
Description: Taken from pine/coniferous trees; fresh, green, slightly woody, reminiscent of a Canadian forest.
Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, green character.
ISO E SUPER
Description: Transparent, cedar/vetiver/sandalwood type material. Very often considered "masculine."
Notes: Base note, provides a woody, slightly musky foundation.
JASMINE SPECIALTY
Description: A synthetic meant to replace jasmine; good, but cannot replace the real thing.
Notes: Middle note, adds a floral character.
LINALOOL
Description: Bright, cool, slightly woody/herbal molecule found in rosewood, lavender, clary sage, and many others.
Notes: Top to middle note, enhances floral and herbal compositions.
MAGNOLAN
Description: Cool, transparent floral material, tart and smells of magnolia blossoms and grapefruits.
Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, floral citrus aroma.
MELONAL
Description: Waxy, green melons; very powerful.
Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, fruity melon scent.
METHYL PAMPLEMOUSSE
Description: Diffusive tart citrus material that smells of tea and grapefruits.
Notes: Top note, provides a tart, citrusy character.
NORLIMBRANOL
Description: Super powerful and super dry cedar material.
Notes: Base note, adds a dry, woody depth.
ROSE GIVCO
Description: Meant to replace natural rose, but nothing replaces true rose otto/essential oil.
Notes: Middle note, adds a synthetic rose aroma.
SANDALWOOD GIVCO
Description: Meant to replace natural sandalwood; excellent but nothing can replace the real thing.
Notes: Base note, provides a synthetic sandalwood scent.
STYRALLYL ACETATE
Description: Sweet, green material often used to make fig leaf and gardenia accords.
Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, green sweetness.
VANILLIN
Description: Pure sugar, sweet and creamy.
Notes: Base note, provides a sweet, vanilla aroma.
VETIVERYL ACETATE
Description: Isolated from vetiver, softer and much cleaner than natural vetiver oils.
Notes: Base note, adds a clean, woody scent.