(And theyre in good company: Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles were early habitus of this now world-famous bar, with its strangely low seats and tables that almost make you feel youre at a dolls tea party.) It is like sticking bright colored flowers into my army boots. Stephanotis generally appears as part of a bigger bouquet of blowsy, hypnotic white florals. Thierry Mugler Angel The resin produces a scent similar to that of balsam or lavender. Succulent but somehow creamy and milky. Givenchy Organza But in the hands of a gifted nose? Calvin Klein Euphoria Sisley Eau de Campagne. Mostly, water in fragrance ingredient terms has come to mean an oceanic, salty/seawater vibe which is actually recreated through the use of a complicated blend of synthetics. The wood itself is used for flooring, carpentry, for crackling log fires but in the scented world, with only the lightest touch in actual perfumes for women, and especially men. Jasmine and rose are the two foundation stones of perfumery. Here, you can read about literally hundreds of the different perfume elements in use today. Thierry Mugler Angel Thyme gets its name from the Greek word meaning to fumingate and its fragrant use goes back that far: the Greeks used it as a powerful incense in their temples (it was even thought to repel snakes), while the Arab perfumers also used it in their recipes. Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud Vera Wang Lovestruck, Zing! Chanel Cristalle Our hunch is that forget-me-not is simply there to help conjure up an image for the perfume either to give a sense of delicacy and softness, or for emotional reasons: according to folklore, the wearers of forget-me-nots would not be forgotten, by their lovers, Have you ever enjoyed fresh lemon verbena tea? "It provides an indescribable, underlying animalic note that allures to the primal senses.". Were much, much more than just a website: were a also a subscription organisation for perfume-lovers, offering events (including meet the nose events), courses, sampling opportunities, and a beautiful regular downloadable magazine, The Scented Letter. gives us petitgrain, but in this case its mostly the leaves and twigs from which the oil is extracted. There are dried fruits giving it a gourmand character, supported by what brings "cocoa" to mind. ", Natural musk comes from the glands of the musk deer and is one of the most expensive perfume ingredients. So the story goes, Ernest Beaux Chanels original perfumer either misread his sums, or accidentally tipped a much greater quantity of aldehydes into the sample of perfume he was preparing for the discerning Mademoiselle Chanel, creating an overdose with almost 1% aldehydes. Long before that, though, the bitter orange tree is thought to have been brought to Europe by the Arabs from the Middle East, when the trade routes opened up. "Muguet is a wildflower growing in the undergrowth, and its scent cant be captured naturally despite its sublime power," says perfumer Domitille Michalon-Bertier. The whole tanning process smells repulsive, though, so leathers were treated with oils, musk, civet and ambergris, to mask the smell of the animals skins. Water and It has an animalic quality, and is warm, a little powdery and decidedly erotic. Penhaligons Orange Blossom Clarins Sunshine fragrance I love orris for its powdery facets, reminiscent of rice powder, for its leathery and woody accents, and for its opulent floralcy," says perfumer Julien Rasquinet. This yummiest of fruits originates from Central Mexico (guacamole-land!). The fragrant liquid which refreshed Roman guests and was flung up by fountains all around town, however, was rosewater - the water in which roses have been steeped, then discarded. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre. Think of them as something like rocket fuel, boosting the whoosh of a fragrance, when you first smell it: theyre like the fizz of champagne, having the power to make a perfume truly sparkle and effervesce. Ulrich Lang Anvers 2. It may not come as a surprise, though, to discover that this is a synthetic, or fantasy, ingredient rather than something lovely distilled from desserts, puddings or candies. ChloLove Chloe Vast amounts of perfume industry research dollars have gone into creating alternatives to this cornerstone ingredient: patented notes like Galaxolide, Andoxal, Nirvanolide, Celestolide, Velvione, Helvetolide, among other inventively-named creations. The actual aroma compound is known as ethyl maltol: its softness almost melts into floral notes, delivering a flirty, playful femininity, as well as depth and intrigue. (And read here about beeswax, which also makes its way into fragrances.) By Kilian Back to Black Here'sAndy Tauer on therestrictions on using cinnamon, which he shared withThe Perfume Society - and why he loves to use it, all the same: 'Ah a forbidden fruit, restricted by the EU and IFRA. ), Other ingredients, too like extracts of ambrette seed, galbanum and angelica root can also deliver a musky sensuality to a perfume. The availability of this synthetic ingredient has probably helped to shape the trend for aquatic fragrances, as well as for fruity-florals. As perfumerAlienor Massenet explains, 'Amber notes are warm, and can evoke liquor. Usually, the whale vomits these sharp bits. Musky, slightly sweet and maybe a hint of Cognac in there? IV Violette Its one of those Marmite perfumery ingredients, which people either swoon over or clutch their pearls and scream while avoiding at all costs. The name neroli comes from a small Italian town near Rome, and a princess who lived there. Flowers bloom on skin when theres leather in the baseof a fragrance. Fragonard Cerisier en Fleurs Dont ask me why but it seems to fix itperfectly and it calms the hyperactive lavender. DSquared Potion for Women Technically, heliotrope can be still extracted by maceration (or through solvent extraction, the modern form of enfleurage), an echo of those times - but today its synthetic heliotropin read about it here which perfumers rely on. Dior Dolce Vita They give perfumes a gentle, deep dark, sensuality. Some people find it salty, smooth, skin-like (it can have you sniffing your arm slightly compulsively! Calvin Klein Eternity Iso E Supers said to help personalise fragrances, creating an almost bespoke effect when theyre applied to the wearers skin. Often, only the lightest touch of orris is needed in fragrances but noses wouldnt be without it, for the world. (Without realising that the stamens of the true crocus can be used in our cooking), Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur The seeds - from the fruit of the Dypterix Odorata tree - are black and wrinkled, and when grated give off pleasant aromas of sweet spice, vanilla, praline and almond. A flowering tree native to China, valued for its delicate fruity apricot aroma. Goutal Paris Eau du Sud Goutal Eau du Sud datura) have been prized as sacred in many cultures. Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur Its kind of everywhere - both in plants and in cosmetic products. Belladonna gets its name from the Italian, belle donna (beautiful woman): when consumed in small quantities, it opens the pupils, enhancing a womans attractiveness, and it has a long tradition of use as a medicine, cosmetic, and recreational hallucinogen (in small doses). Fragonard Solieil Issey Miyake Pleats Please Serge Lutens Santal Blanc ), Vanilla comes from the seeds of a dried pod from a climbing orchid-like plant which flourishes especially well in Madagascar; the very best quality of vanilla comes from the le Bourbon, now known as Runion. Miller Harris Fleur de Bois Jasmine gives a richness and intensity to fragrances: a sweet floral note, but with a dead-sexy muskiness to it. Originally a native of China, peaches made their way to Europe after Alexander the Great conquered the Persians and brought back a botanical trophy, Prunus persica, then known as the Persian apple. Frederic Malle Dans Tes Bras But its the orgy of white neroli blossoms which get noses really excited: airy, citrussy, green, but with whispers of honey and orange bubbling subtly underneath. Fresh Love Rich, warm, luxurious and comforting, honey works wonderfully to emphasise floral notes, or add touches of amberiness. For a while, it was actually an accepted currency in Europe ah, those were the days, By Kilian Straight to Heaven The daisy gets its name from the old English: days eye because the flowers open up at dawn, and close at dusk. Cartier Les Heures Voyageuses Oud & Menthe Patchouli, black tea and tobacco can also conjure up that old library/leather-jacket sensuality. Both are lovely, but the poodle mostly just hops and jumps. How did the tangerine get its name? Frederick Malle Dans Tes Bras Hugo Boss Boss Orange Between the Latin and Ayurvedic, fenugreek has almost too many names to count: methi, methikaa, vastikaa, dipani, birds foot, Greek clover and so it goes on. Yardley English Lavender. Le Labo Perfume Neroli 36 Or C8 octanal which is reminiscent of oranges. Almost cool-as-a-cucumber, a touch metallic - yet fresh and new-mown-grass-y at the same time. Memo Quartier Latin Eau de Parfum Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy Van Cleef & ArpelsFirst. Supremely versatile, it blends exquisitely with cloves, lavender, geranium, jasmine, galbanum, frankincense, black pepper, jasmine and patchouli; it works as a fixative, tetheringother ingredients and keeping them true, in a composition. Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria "It is one of a handful of animal-derived ingredients and comes from sperm whales who excrete the waxy substance when they have been eating cuttlefish," he says. Mandarinworks nicely as long as you dont mind its lack of commitment'. In some hot places, vetiver is woven into blinds and matting, which are not only wonderfully fragrant as the breeze wafts through them or theyre trodden underfoot: vetiver has cooling properties. The very best stuff comes from the three or four top pairs of leaves, where the highest concentration of the fragrant oil is found. Perfumer and author Mandy Aftel calls it as close to heaven as we are likely to get, telling us its reminiscent of raspberry, apricot, violet and yellow freesia. Marc Jacobs Oh Lola! Dermal sensitization. (Think: barns) Its not the actual essence-of-dried-pasture used to feed cattle, horses, goats and sheep that youll smell in a perfume bottle, however: hay notes are created synthetically - yet theyre no less glorious for that (Do also read about coumarin, here: its another, quite similar synthetic, which gives us the scent of new-mown grass), Etat Libre dOrange Jasmin et Cigarette Linalool is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in lavender, mint, and other plants. Ink? Justin Bieber Girlfriend So why does forget-me-not sometimes appear as a fragrance ingredient? Santa Maria NovellaGinestra (Broom) Officina Profumo. Thierry Mugler Angel Ralph Lauren Romance 19 Peach blossoms are much-loved by the Chinese, thought to protect against bad luck and all kinds of evil; its also a symbol of longevity. Christina Aguilera Inspire The leaves, bark, fruits and flowers all offer different nuances: earthy, peppery, fruity, buttery or subtly herbal. Miller Harris Cologne 1888 I love every facet of myrrh, which gives long-lastingness and elegance to both womens and mens perfumes. Moschino Couture This member of the citrus family is native to south Asia and has long been cultivated in Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, too. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud, Several names for this: Curry Plant, Herb of St. John, Immortelle (which you might know from a LOccitane skincare range) - and botanically, Helichrysum angustifolium. A fragrance can be made up of dozens or even hundreds of different chemicals. Dior Miss Dior Long-stemmed, its pollen-rich (with a somewhat phallic spike inside the sculptural single flower). Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir. The soft, sweet, pretty-pretty powderiness of blossoms from the flowering Prunus so prized in Japan are expected to start turning up in many more fragrances, as perfume starts to look East in earnest. It pairs beautifully with rich flowery notes like jasmine, tuberose and rose. By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad (Petitgrain, which you can read about here, is extracted from the leaves, for instance.) But yes, in the wild, some do: the Cattleya orchid, in particular though even that varies, from heady and vanilla-y to light and clean. 5 that changed everything literally sending perfumery on a new, modern trajectory, opening up a world of richness and strength. (Whitecurrants, which have a slightly sweeter quality almost an albino version of the redcurrant, and also a member of the gooseberry family are also very occasionally used. And in perfumery? Guerlain Tonka Impriale Take C7 or heptanal, naturally occurring in clary sage, with its herby-green odour. The Italian term for neroli is zagara. Serge Lutens Datura Noir Did you know that the apples really a member of the rose family? Chanel Eau de Parfum (Carnation absolute is only produced in the south of France, though.). And now you know. 50 Common Perfume Ingredients: Scents and Origins 1. It has an abstract quality and has become widely used as a base note, in more complex perfumes. Balenciaga Cristobal Balenciaga Jennifer Lopez Glow It goes to show: flowers are more than what we see. Diptyque LAutre Miller Harris Couer dEt Clive Christian C for Women But nowadays, synthetic musks have widely replaced ambrette, on grounds of its priciness. Tom Ford Violet Blonde Its earthy. Magnolias originate in both Asia and the Americas, and are thought to be one of the most ancient flowering plants, dating back to prehistoric times: its quite a thought that dinosaurs would have seen magnolias blossom (Though they wouldnt have been able to dab magnolia on their pulse-points, of course), Sometimes, magnolias given a starring role in a scent but its there in many a white floral, Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile Iso E Super is very popular in fragrance compositions, even though the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has rationed its use in a formula, because of its potentially sensitising/allergenic effects. Used by the handful for a bracing freshness or plucked by the leaf to add just a hint of breeze, mint is a favourite that's here to stay. Floris Honey Oud (Its actually been proven to quell anxiety and promote sleep.) His father prayed for Orchis to be restored, but instead the gods transformed him into the flower we know today as the orchid. Burberry The Beat Thierry Mugler Angel, There are good pine smells, and horrid pine smells and if youve ever sat in the back of a taxi with one of those Christmas tree-scented cards dangling from the rear-view mirror, youll probably get where were coming from. Burberry Burberry Woman Yet try as they might, perfumers have never been able to capture the scent of freesias. (Say it petty-gran.) There is a wood line. James Heeley Cardinal Frenchwomen in the 19th Century swathed themselves in these patchouli-scented shawls against the cold a fashion started by the Empress Eugenie - and patchouli became desirable, as a fragrance ingredient. (Though it was probably LArtisan Parfumeur Vanilia in which caramel made its sugary debut.) Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Caron Infini The idea is that watery fragrances should actually should smell breezy, outdoorsy, like the mist thats in the air when we take a walk on a beach with the surf crashing against the sand. The citys 2000 metres above sea level, and the cooler temperature may be partly responsible for how well it flourishes there, under the control of just five local families. We like this comment from Perfume Shrine, a great scent blog: When people complain I cant smell a thing!, its not necessarily anosmia, but too much ionones!, Goutal La Violette So it is with the fragrance ingredient: perfumers like the bitter-sweet, touch-of-lemon quality of guava, which ensure a fruity-floral scent doesnt tip over into too-sweetness. Well, these days you wont only find this liqueur in a glass, but in some gourmand fragrances. Famously, Nicotiana tabacum - member of the nightshade family made its way to Europe via the Spanish, in around 1528. (And seems to work equally well on members of the opposite sex.) With its hints of plum and peach, and a touch of lush green, mangos often to be found alongside floral notes in the fruity-floral compositions which have become so popular in recent years. Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose And there is a quality that says "bathroom, used, not cleaned for a while", and so much more. Jovoy Paris Bois Givenchy Amarige (Its completely unrelated to lime trees, by the way: the name lime evolved from the 16th Century Middle English word lind. Floris China Rose By Kilian Bamboo Harmony Nez Nez Ambre Sade An animalistic secretion from the Castor beaver used to impart a leathery aroma to a fragrance, it is often reproduced synthetically. Geraniol Common in Faberge Imperial Nymphea odorata is the scented variety, and the one were interested in for fragrant purposes though other types have a use in traditional herbal medicine: for hair loss, skin diseases, headache and palpitations. A modern, synthetic note meant to mimic the smell of petrichor, or fresh air right after a thunderstorm. (Which basically means it makes some other ingredients work better together). (Look under E for more about eugenol.). Paul Smith London Paul Smith Women Jo MaloneGrapefruit Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumire Noire Pour Femme Fragrances today are mostly a fusion of ingredients taken from nature or inspired by nature together with the synthetics (man-made ingredients) that are used to make them last longer, carry further, or stay true, when worn on the skin. Not the best-known fruity note but rhubarbs popularity is on the up, from all weve seen lately. Ylang ylang famously clambers round the heart of some of the most beloved fragrances in the world, including the best-known of all: Chanel No. And Anthemis nobilis Roman camomile, English camomile, true camomile, call it what you will is sweet and heady, though also with an apple-iness. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Patchouli is a magical ingredient. Cashmeran also works to expand and diffuse floral ingredients. Its the long leaves which are prized, rather than the tiny (and fleeting) white flowers. The fern most widely used in perfumery is the Common Male Fern, which grows widely in Britain and the rest of Europe. ', Comme des Garons Black Pepper However, as Guerlains in-house perfumer Thierry Wasser explained to us, whenever something is removed from an ingredient through fractionation, it leaves a hole. Diane von Furstenberg Diane Donna Karan Black Cashmere Cartier Cartier de Lune "It is woody and very vibrant as I love, with a mystical smoky side and a lot of strength bringing character and complexity to a perfume.. Bulgari Eau Parfume au Th Vert What better ingredient for fragrances suitable for brides, then? Alienor adds: 'It's smells like tea, actually.' Yves Saint LaurentLa Collection Nu. Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka 'The first association, when you tell me "leather", honestly, is "Swiss Army" and me serving there as soldier: mygeneration had the privilege of serving in thick leather shows that were made to endure a Swiss invasion of Moscow, including the way back. GalimardGalimard Star Not terribly romantic, but we do like the Greek myth behind the naming of the plant. (And conservationists.) Cinnamon is one of the smells of Christmas: spicy and enticing, comforting and sweet, all at once. Although marigold is more widely used in mens perfumery, a handful of well-known feminine fragrances do feature flashes of this unusual note, for an intriguing twist, Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue Mostly, the type used in perfumery is Pelargonium graveolens, or rose geranium: it gives a scent thats similar to rose, but with a lemony twist, and less of the powderiness. Fresh Brown Sugar Herms Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan Acacia. Chanel No. Plenty of people seem to find tobacco almost as addictive in perfumery as cigarettes or cigars but its a healthier way to indulge, for sure. Strictly, white chocolate isnt chocolate at all: its created from cocoa butter, sugar, vanilla. So many sandalwood trees have been cut down in India, largely for production of perfume and incense often illegally harvested, because its such a valuable commodity - that its become endangered. Only sultry, opulent perfumes need apply, though, Goutal Gardenia-Passion ), Happily, ionones recreate the scent of Parma violets almost perfectly. It isnt just the fruit thats used: apple blossom gives a soft, floral air to fragrances and lately, theres been a trend to using something called an apple tree note: in fact, a synthetic, fantasy ingredient which delivers a fruity-woodiness. Lancme Magie Noire 'Of course there isn't literally any deadly nightshade in the fragrance - but the overall effect of the perfume I created is deep, intense, intoxicating'. A fantasy note of salt can be used to add tang to marine, woody or even gourmand fragrances. And as with wine, petitgrains affected by the terroir, or the soil and conditions its grown in, with each crop having a subtly different scent. But flax has also been used in perfumery as long ago as Egyptian times, as a base note mildly nutty in character. A gum resin that is produced from a bush found in Arabia and Eastern Africa. Jo Malone London Red Roses French Thyme), or Thymus vulgaris, from which most of the essential oil is steam-distilled. Goutal Paris Rose Absolue ), This flowering vine was originally native to the south of India, where its long been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Guerlain Shalimar With their sweet and vanilla-y softness, quite a few gourmand fragrances list sugar as a note. PS A relative of vetiver, Vetiveria nigritina, is also found in the Saharan areas of Africa, and is used to perfume clothes and fabrics but it doesnt make its way into the perfumes we wear. Says 'nose' Julie Mass: 'I use cassis to give a delicious, moreish touch. Chanel Coco Annick Goutal le Mimosa It goes especially well with musks, fruits and flowers. And what is it? Chanel Cristalle Aldehydes may be found in natural materials rose, citronella, cinnamon bark and orange rind, for instance but are also a family of synthetic chemicals, formed (heres the science bit) by the partial oxidation of primary alcohols. Burberry London The links are rooted in the tradition of the gantier parfumeurs, a guild of glove-makers in Paris who fashioned gloves for royalty and the aristocracy as far back as the 15th Century. Max Mara Max Mara Herms 24 Faubourg The essential oil itself is produced from the fruits skin: you get a hint of how this happens when you tear into a mandarin, and the oil scents your hands. LArtisan Parfumeur Bois Farine Correctly known by the name Mentha (also known as mint, from Greek mntha) there are many differing varieties - the species ranging from 13-18 depending on who you ask, and proving rather indistinct to categorise exactly as hybridisation between the species occurs naturally. But its under a bit of a cloud, perfume-wise. The leaves of banana are sometimes used in perfumery, too: less sweet, more green and subtle. Van Cleef & Arpels First (Hugh de Slincourt wrote that, in The Way Things Happen.). An essential oil can be extracted from that rind, though (as well as the white flowers) producing a fragrance thats more complex than a normal orange: sweet/tart, with hints of lemon and pine. Prada No. There may be a touch of black locust in there. All that, and a wonderful aromatic smell, too, Goutal Mandragore it actually stops minor wounds bleeding.) "Oud or agarwood has been revered in Asian, Arabic, and North African cultures for millennia," says Illolahia. Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina In Fiore Prada Intense Prada Bergamot blends well with other aromatics, which is why it is so popular in fragrance.". (Such complexity, in a single ingredient: no wonder many perfumers love it.) Vera Wang Princess Night. Tangerine and mandarin are basically interchangeable: their zestiness is instantly cheering - sweet, fruity, citrussy, with hints of neroli and just what perfumers often look for to lift the overture of a scent. Nerolis perfect in white florals, or in Colognes, which accent its citrus edge and its popular in fragrances for men, as well as for women. Yes, it does: its honeyed, musky, softly sweet and intimate, sometimes with hints of pollen. Tangerine was named after Tangier in Morocco, which has been exporting tangerines since 1841. Its extracted by steam distillation of freshly-picked flowers, which must be a gorgeous task. (Aromatherapeutically, mimosa is said to have properties that help to relieve stress and depression, FYI.). Sisley Eau du Soir, In common with balsam of Peru and balsam of tolu, this is an oil tapped from a tree (Styrax benzoin), after deliberately damaging the bark. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentre And its used as incense and burned on altars, as a way of communicating with the heavens. Dior Dune (According to cave paintings in Valencia in Spain, anyway.) Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore Yves Saint Laurent Opium. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness that plant was the Vanilla vine. (Time is money, in perfumery.) Frdric Malle Une Fleur de Cassie Its also referred to in the Bible (as Balm of Gilead). Eugenol is the main element in clove essential oil and also found in other plants, including allspice, bay, cinnamon leaf, patchouli and pimento. An aldehyde (see below) with a characteristic green, musky odor, "Agrumen is a fragrance compound used as a base in perfume creation," explains Spongell CEO Elaine Binder. 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