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The notes
What every ingredient smells like, and the fragrances that feature it.
citrus
Bright, sharp, top-of-the-bottle openings.
floral
Petals, blossoms, and the heart of most perfumes.
fruity
Sweet and juicy: apple, peach, berry, plum.
green
Leaves, stems, fresh-cut grass.
aromatic
Herbs and culinary notes: basil, rosemary, mint.
spicy
Pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger.
woody
Cedar, sandalwood, oud, vetiver. The foundation.
oriental
Resins, spices, balsams. Warm and dense.
amber
Sweet, golden, slightly powdery.
leather
Tanned hides, smoke, suede.
musky
Skin, warmth, the soft tail of a fragrance.
gourmand
Edible: vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee.
aquatic
Sea air, salt, ozone.
ozonic
Cool, clean, sky-after-rain.
synthetic
Lab-built molecules: ambroxan, iso E super.
other
Notes that defy clean categorization.