Thousands of new fragrances are pumped onto the market every year. And despite the pandemic hitting the industry hard, the global fragrance market for perfumes was estimated at US$ 43.6 billion in 2020. By 2027, it is expected to reach...
In my previous article on fig, we broke down the composition of fig leaf fragrance accord. Understanding what facets it has makes it easier to imagine the versatile uses of fig in perfumes – be it highlighting the coconutty, lactonic...
When I saw a sample of Cuir Velours in a traveling perfume sample box, my first – involuntary – thought was – there are so many excellent leather fragrances. Why bother? Is there more to say and smell on the...
Tiare flower is a type of gardenia – gardenia tahitiensis (or taitensis) by its latin name. It is the national flower of Tahiti and Cook Islands and central to Polynesian culture and traditions. It has delicate white flowers with intoxicating,...
The leaves are still just changing into their autumn festive colors, but it feels like Christmas to me already. A very fragrant one indeed. I have barely had the time to digest all the news and smells from the fall...
