Perfume Know-How — tips

The Role of Aldehydes in Modern Perfumery

Have you ever heard of someone describe a fragrance ‘aldehydic’ and feel completely confused? Aldehydic perfumes are used to refer to fragrances that smell clean, soapy, and powdery, all scents cha...

The Reality of Perfume Customization Workshops: Why They Differ from Professional Perfume Making and Why DIY Perfumes May Not Age Well

In recent years, the popularity of perfume customization workshops has soared, attracting fragrance enthusiasts eager to craft their own signature scents. These workshops offer a hands-on, immersiv...

The Impact of Climate on Perfume Longevity and Sillage: How to Enhance Your Fragrance Performance

Climate, the long-term conditions of the atmosphere for a certain region, is typically something we cannot control. At the mercy of the elements, perfume lovers will know that climate can be a key ...

The Essential Role of Esters in the Fragrance Industry: The Makings of A Sweet Floral Symphony

Synthetic fragrances have opened infinite possibilities in the perfume industry and none more than a class of compounds called esters. The hidden gems of the fragrance industry, these versatile org...

Chiral Molecules in Perfumery: The Importance of Stereochemistry in Scent Perception

While most may not be aware of it, the delicate art of fragrance creation hinges on the mastery of chemistry, with hundreds of thousands of aromatic compounds that are the very life of our favorite...

The Chemistry of Pyrazines: Adding Nutty and Green Notes to Perfumes

In the intricate world of perfumery, each scent comes from a unique chemical molecule. Different classes of molecules are also well known for creating certain kinds of scents such as the sweet and ...

Celebrity Fragrances: Worth the hype?

In recent years, celebrity fragrances have taken the perfume market by storm. Many celebrities have launched their signature scents, from pop stars like Ariana Grande and Britany Spears,  to models...

Olfactory Fatigue: Its Impact on Perfume Experience and How to Minimise It.

Imagine, you’ve spritzed your favorite perfume just before you leave the house, and by noon, you are left with hardly a whiff of the fragrance. So you apply more to no avail, yet you’re next gettin...

Scented Wedding Favors: Unique Gift Ideas to Delight Guests

Weddings are a big deal for everyone involved and when planning a wedding, one often plans a wedding with the hopes that not only does everything live up to the expectations of the bride and groom,...