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Forum: Note Pad: Single Note Exploration

A discussion of individual fragrance notes, their characteristics, and their effect in fragrances.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Note Identification Project - Please Join In!

    The Note Identification Project Welcome to another zany experiment. In early June, you are invited to explore fragrance notes with us. Those...

    Started by purplebird7‎, 12th May 2008 08:11 PM
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    beeswax, identification, june, osmanthus, raw materials, ylang
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    1st August 2010, 07:44 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Welcome

    This forum is created as a result of this thread here. Please let me know if there are any threads you have started you would like moved here. ...

    Started by Grant‎, 25th June 2009 09:17 AM
    • Replies: 16
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    24th July 2009, 02:00 PM Go to last post
  1. Absinthe / Artemesia / Wormwood

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Wormwood (artemisia absynthium), 1% dilution in carrier oil: this is the one I liked most....

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 02:46 AM
    anise, artemesia, face, florals, identification
    • Replies: 15
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    17th September 2011, 12:21 AM Go to last post
  2. Acacia/Black Locust

    Yes,it is one of my favorite notes.Nice perfumes with Acacia:Frederic Malle une Fleur de Cassie, SENSI by Armani,Eden by Cacharel , BLV Notte pour...

    Started by sophi‎, 23rd March 2010 08:37 PM
    armani, black, cacharel, eden, favorite, femme, frederic malle, malle, notes, perfumes
    • Replies: 0
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    23rd March 2010, 08:37 PM Go to last post
  3. Aglaia Odorata

    Aglaia Odorata -- bright kelly green, did not dissolve completely, with particles -- does not smell like an absolute, it is a complex smell...

    Started by Twolf‎, 13th November 2009 09:49 PM
    bright, flowers, lush
    • Replies: 3
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    21st November 2009, 08:39 AM Go to last post
  4. Almond / Benzaldehyde

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Benzaldehyde: bitter almonds, just that, bitter almonds, odour strength is enormous. we have a sweet...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 07:10 PM
    identification
    • Replies: 10
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    17th September 2011, 12:23 AM Go to last post
  5. Amber (fossilised)

    Fossilised Amber Oil, Eden Botanicals: Pungent, woody, smoky and leathery with very little sweetness. Dense, dark and very rugged, with hardly any...

    Started by Trebor‎, 7th May 2011 04:20 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    21st October 2011, 01:21 AM Go to last post
  6. Amber Accord (not Ambergris)

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Amber, Kuumba Made: warm honey and beeswax yummy. Note: This is labdanum paste.

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 03:05 AM
    beeswax, identification
    • Replies: 8
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    9th September 2010, 02:29 PM Go to last post
  7. Go to first new post Ambergris

    AbdesSalaam Attar Profumo Ambergris Tincture: After the alcohol dries, I get a very strong smell of mothballs. I am very surprised because I also...

    Started by Asha‎, 27th June 2009 10:35 PM
    • Replies: 50
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    Yesterday, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  8. Ambrox / Ambroxan

    From the Note Identification Project Thread: Ambrox DL - 2% dilution in ethanol: a rather strong smell of something that seems familiari but which...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 03:41 AM
    animalic, clean, dry, identification, marine
    • Replies: 1
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    6th February 2010, 08:26 PM Go to last post
  9. Angelica

    Angelica note ,a very fine ,delicate and intense note.My favorites including this note:Paloma Picasso, L'or de Torrente,,Balmya By Pierre Balmain...

    Started by sophi‎, 23rd March 2010 09:05 PM
    ambre, ambre sultan, angelica, balmain, intense, jean, lutens, note, sultan
    • Replies: 5
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    17th September 2011, 01:30 AM Go to last post
  10. Anise / Star Anise / Aniseed

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Star anise - sweet, spicy, and liquorice-like. Can definitely see how Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin has...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 07:23 PM
    anise, identification
    • Replies: 4
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    7th December 2011, 03:22 AM Go to last post
  11. Aoud / Oud / Oudh / Agarwood

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Black Agar:this one is more interesting than some of the last synthetics i smelled, it is...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 03:04 AM
    agar, black, bleu, bought, cinnamon, dry, face, fecal, identification, lasting, real, scent a, signature
    • Replies: 4
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    17th September 2011, 12:27 AM Go to last post
  12. Armoise - Mugwort .. ( Artimisia Alba )

    Hi all Looking up the notes that makeup of PS by Paul Sebastian , I noticed Armoise wasn't in this forum here , so here is a brief intro to it . ...

    Started by Dimitrios‎, 15th December 2009 12:03 PM
    aromatic, black, evil, flowers
    • Replies: 1
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    15th December 2009, 01:23 PM Go to last post
  13. Asafoetida

    Didn't see this one on here, so thought I'd add it. I've long enjoyed the yummy smell of asafoetida (aka hing, aka Ferula asafoetida) frying in oil...

    Started by Doc Elly‎, 1st January 2010 10:06 PM
    dark, essential, lasting
    • Replies: 5
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    5th August 2011, 06:11 PM Go to last post
  14. Basil

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Basil - Green, live, minty with just a touch of sweetness. No overpowering note of anise,...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 11:31 PM
    anise, dry, identification, overpowering
    • Replies: 3
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    17th September 2011, 12:25 AM Go to last post
  15. Bay / Laurel

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Bay (EO, origin unknown)--3 drops on cotton, wafted Sweet, spicy, woody and nutty. My...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 11:37 PM
    identification
    • Replies: 1
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    20th May 2011, 07:05 AM Go to last post
  16. Bay Laurel Blossom

    Hey all. I live in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles and here in the canyons there are scores of California bay laurels that bloom a few times a...

    Started by MonkeyBars‎, 21st May 2011 04:04 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    21st May 2011, 04:04 AM Go to last post
  17. Benzoin

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Siam Benzoin, Southeast Asia – Fascinating note. Sweet, nutty, vanillic, with almond-cherry...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 06:53 PM
    alcohol, dark, face, identification, mysore, santal
    • Replies: 11
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    18th September 2011, 03:52 PM Go to last post
  18. Bergamot

    Bergamot EO from AbdesSalaam Attar Profumo: Much more fruity and green than other bergamot oils I have smelled. It is bitter, sharp and juicy,...

    Started by Asha‎, 27th June 2009 04:04 PM
    aromatic, bergamot, grapefruit
    • Replies: 5
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    18th September 2011, 02:56 AM Go to last post
  19. Birch / Sweet Birch / Betula

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Birch, Sweet - MIld, sweet, minty, terriffic. Is this what used to be in the old Emeraude?...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 11:33 PM
    eau, etra, identification, rating, real
    • Replies: 4
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    27th November 2011, 08:23 AM Go to last post
  20. Blue Lotus

    Blue Lotus (Water Lily) (Nymphaea caerulea) hexane extracted Absolute – India: Piquant, spicy, powdery, rich fizzy floral reminiscent of strong cola...

    Started by Nymphaea‎, 12th January 2012 08:25 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    12th January 2012, 08:25 PM Go to last post
  21. Broom / Genet

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Genet/Broom, absolute, Italy, Eden Botanicals - Muddy greyish-brown, opaque, very thick,...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 05:45 PM
    alcohol, aromatic, dry, eden, flower, identification, tuberose
    • Replies: 0
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    3rd July 2009, 05:45 PM Go to last post
  22. Calamus / Sweet Flag Root

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Calamus (EO, ATL Canada, Acorus calamus from India)--3 drops on cotton, wafted This one is...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 02:50 AM
    identification, iris
    • Replies: 1
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    18th September 2010, 05:51 PM Go to last post
  23. Calone

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Calone, 2% dilution in carrier oil...haha, the dreaded molecule. I don't find it sooo...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 03:11 AM
    cap, essential, identification, ingredient, watery
    • Replies: 2
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    24th October 2011, 10:44 PM Go to last post
  24. Cannabis

    Does anyone know of any fragrance that uses cannabis/hemp as an ingredient? I have this in an oil burner and it smells great.

    Started by MrBen‎, 4th September 2005 06:04 PM
    fragrance, ingredient, oil
    • Replies: 28
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    20th November 2011, 01:25 AM Go to last post
  25. Cannabis

    Cannabis by AbdesSalaam Attar Profumo A combination of minty and woody, not terribly complex, but refreshing and uplifting. It is not narcotic in...

    Started by Asha‎, 1st August 2009 10:47 PM
    refreshing, uplifting
    • Replies: 2
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    18th May 2011, 03:19 AM Go to last post
  26. Cardamom

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Cardamom, India, Eden Botanicals – Sweet, candylike aroma, pungent, with green-floral-fruity...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 07:27 PM
    eden, identification
    • Replies: 2
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    18th September 2011, 05:07 PM Go to last post
  27. Carnation / Dianthus / Pinks / Sweet William

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Carnation – Tried this accord and really liked it. It'd be great to dilute it in alcohol and...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 05:40 PM
    alcohol, clove, identification, orange
    • Replies: 1
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    27th June 2010, 01:37 PM Go to last post
  28. Cassia

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Cassia - This is a great substitute for anyone who loves cinnamon but fears an allergic...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 03:14 AM
    cinnamon, identification, real
    • Replies: 2
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    25th November 2010, 05:50 PM Go to last post
  29. Cassie

    This happens to be my note-of-interest at the moment. I dug around the 'net and found some interesting information. Cassie allegedly contains the...

    Started by Dane‎, 30th June 2009 10:31 PM
    alcohol, animalic, clove, florals, information, ingredient, lilac, orange, perfumer, tuberose
    • Replies: 0
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    30th June 2009, 10:31 PM Go to last post
  30. Cassis

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Cassis – A big surprise. Berrylike, with a zingy edge, and some raison & wine undertones....

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 02:01 AM
    black, face, identification, taste
    • Replies: 1
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    24th October 2011, 10:48 PM Go to last post
  31. Castoreum

    Castoreum tincture from AbdesSalaam Attar: Urine, wet cardboard, feces at first. When it dries, it turns more sweet but has a slightly dry,...

    Started by Asha‎, 27th June 2009 04:44 PM
    animalic, castoreum, dry, florals, flower, paper, real, versailles
    • Replies: 4
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    6th March 2010, 06:13 AM Go to last post
  32. Cedar

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Cedarwood, USA, Eden Botanicals – Virginia cedar or red cedar is dry, aromatic, dusty,...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 02:51 AM
    aromatic, balsamic, clean, clear, dry, eden, elegant, essential, etra, he wood, identification, mint, rating, school, usa
    • Replies: 4
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    27th January 2012, 07:34 PM Go to last post
  33. Cepes (mushroom)

    Cepes (mushroom) -- golden brown -- my favorite of the bunch. (Not having tested Aftelier Cepes et Tuberose, I want to test it now.) It is cheesy,...

    Started by Twolf‎, 13th November 2009 09:43 PM
    aftelier, cozy, dry, evil, grapefruit, italian, tuberose
    • Replies: 3
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    17th January 2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post
  34. Chamomile

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Chamomile - bitter and unpleasant, compared to the Wild Chamomile, which was very nice, a...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 11:39 PM
    dark, essential, identification
    • Replies: 5
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    18th September 2011, 06:49 PM Go to last post
  35. Champaca

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Champaca, absolute, India, Eden Botanicals - What a surprise. I thought I would get...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 02:09 AM
    aromatic, bought, eden, flower, identification, mint, real
    • Replies: 2
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    12th December 2010, 07:12 PM Go to last post
  36. Cherry

    Questions from another thread compelled me to find out more about benzaldehyde as a possible common component of heliotrope, bitter almond and...

    Started by Asha‎, 28th February 2010 12:06 AM
    aromatic, books, cherry, description, heliotrope, ingredient, lists, questions, scent, synthetic
    • Replies: 1
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    3rd October 2011, 05:30 AM Go to last post
  37. Chinese Perfume Tree/Plant (Aglaia Odorata)

    SculptureOfSoul (I think) mentioned that he recognized an essence of this plant in Bond No. 9 Harrod's Swarovski Limited Edition, a terrific and...

    Started by MonkeyBars‎, 15th August 2011 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    20th November 2011, 12:36 AM Go to last post
  38. Chocolate

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Chocolate (FO) - smells like white chocolate and that burnt rubber note in Amen. Wow... now I see how...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 07:09 PM
    identification, perfumer
    • Replies: 0
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    4th July 2009, 07:09 PM Go to last post
  39. Cinnamon

    Compiled from the Note Identification Thread: Cinnamon Leaves, unknown origin,. Eden Botanicals – Sweet, hot, a bit woody and bitter. This sample...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 03:15 AM
    black, cinnamon, eden, identification, lasting
    • Replies: 4
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    8th February 2012, 02:45 AM Go to last post
  40. Citronella

    From the Note Identification Project Thread: Citronella (EO, Aura Cacia, Cymbopogon nardus from Guatemala/India)--3 drops on a cotton, wafted...

    Started by Asha‎, 3rd July 2009 01:48 AM
    etra, identification, rating
    • Replies: 1
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    4th February 2011, 11:59 AM Go to last post
  41. Citrus / Aldehyde C-8

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Aldehyde C-8 -hmmm. Not what I expected. Smells exactly like walking into a new house under...

    Started by Asha‎, 11th July 2009 09:39 PM
    aldehyde, identification
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 935
    11th July 2009, 09:39 PM Go to last post
  42. Citrus / Citrilys

    From the Note Identification Project Thread: Citrilys – Citrus blend, fresh, sweet-tart, lemon-orange-lime-grapefruit. If you’re not sure what...

    Started by Asha‎, 11th July 2009 09:09 PM
    grapefruit, identification, orange
    • Replies: 0
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    11th July 2009, 09:09 PM Go to last post
  43. Citrus / Citronellol

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Citronellol. - Not as sharp as citral - much lighter. Yet still penetrating. Linear, and citrus-like....

    Started by Asha‎, 11th July 2009 09:10 PM
    etra, identification, rating
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,088
    13th July 2009, 04:18 PM Go to last post
  44. Citrus / Linalool

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project Thread: Linalool – Having smelled real rosewood, I expected to be unimpressed, but this is a...

    Started by Asha‎, 11th July 2009 09:08 PM
    anise, identification, mint, real
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,221
    9th February 2011, 02:37 PM Go to last post
  45. Civet

    Civet Tincture from AbdesSalaam Attar Profumo Swings between smelling fecal and smelling like mothballs. I do not get any urine smell here as I do...

    Started by Asha‎, 27th June 2009 04:01 PM
    balsamic, bases, fecal, smelling
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,622
    17th September 2011, 12:33 AM Go to last post
  46. Clary Sage

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Clary Sage, France, Eden Botanicals – Gorgeous note. Clear, green, shimmering, a bit minty,...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 02:47 AM
    anise, aromatic, clean, clear, eden, florals, identification
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,412
    7th December 2011, 05:21 AM Go to last post
  47. Clove / Clove Bud

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Clove Bud, unknown origin, Eden Botanicals – Sweet, smooth, cool, deep. Again, I tried the essential...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 07:28 PM
    clove, eden, essential, identification
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,155
    18th September 2011, 06:45 PM Go to last post
  48. Clove / Eugenol

    From the Note Identification Project thread: Methyl Iso Eugenol – Dry, woody, tea-like note with some realistic tannin bitterness. A bit spicy.

    Started by Asha‎, 11th July 2009 09:13 PM
    clove, dry, identification
    • Replies: 0
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    11th July 2009, 09:13 PM Go to last post
  49. Cocoa / Cacao

    Cocoa absolute, Aqua Oleum: Absolutely foul! Dense, burnt and unpleasantly sharp. Very skanky! Can hardly relate to its disgusting smell. Cocao...

    Started by Trebor‎, 7th May 2011 01:53 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 454
    7th May 2011, 01:53 PM Go to last post
  50. Coconut

    Compiled from the Note Identification Project thread: Coconut (Fragrance Oil)- whoa it actually smells like coconuts! Coconut - as with the...

    Started by Asha‎, 4th July 2009 03:00 AM
    identification, island, paper, soapy, virgin, virgin island water
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,592
    7th November 2011, 04:22 PM Go to last post

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