Scents

Styles come and go, but the popularity of fruity fragrances (in particular fruity florals in recent years) shows no signs of abating.  There’s a huge variety of fruity fragrances on …

Nothing says playful, sweet, and youthful innocence like the uber-sweet scent of cotton candy. Most of us remember the smell from childhood, burying our noses in a wispy sugar cloud …

Vanilla gets a bad rap for being plain, basic and boring when it’s anything but. In fact, it’s so sensual, vanilla was once considered an aphrodisiac. The problem is it’s …

It is one of those scents many people have heard about but the question in their mind remains: what does patchouli smell like? Why Is Patchouli Linked To Hippies? Patchouli …

Myrrh, similar to Frankincense, is perhaps best known in connection with spirituality, religion and, of course, the gifts of the three wise men. At Christmas time, the references to myrrh …

Frankincense (along with myrrh) is perhaps best known in connection with spirituality. In fact, it’s been used in religious rites and traded in the Arabian Peninsula, Mesopotamia, and the eastern …

Most citrus scents used in perfume are quite familiar: lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, or clementine are all fruits you’ve likely encountered before. However, there’s one very widely used exception: bergamot. …

Sandalwood is the story of how the fragrant bark from India’s Santalum trees enchanted the world. It’s been used for thousands of years in both Hindu and Buddist religious rituals. …

Nothing can transport you to a tropical beach faster than the smell of coconut. While many people associate coconut with the smell of sunblock, it’s a remarkably nuanced and versatile …

Florals are a staple of most women’s fragrances, with tuberose, jasmine, peony, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, and aldehyde being particularly popular ingredients.  Other florals that are less-used but make for beautiful floral …