Perfume is more than just a beautiful scent—it’s a carefully crafted composition of different fragrance layers. Every perfume evolves over time, revealing distinct stages as it interacts with the skin. These stages are known as top notes, heart notes, and base notes. Understanding how they work is key to choosing the perfect fragrance that matches your personality and preferences.
Category: Perfume How To
Learn the essentials of perfumery, from fragrance families and key ingredients to scent layering and perfume longevity. Perfect for beginners and fragrance enthusiasts alike!
Perfume Concentrations: EDP, EDT, Cologne…
Perfume lovers often come across different fragrance concentrations like Eau de Parfum (EDP), Eau de Toilette (EDT), and Eau de Cologne (EDC), but what do these terms actually mean? How do they affect the way a perfume smells and lasts? In this guide, we’ll explore the various types of fragrance concentrations, their differences, and when…
Fragrances of the World Classification
The Fragrances of the World Classification, created by Michael Edwards in 1983, is a comprehensive system that organizes perfumes into distinct scent families. This system uses the concept of a fragrance wheel to simplify and categorize perfumes, making it easier for consumers and professionals to understand and explore different scents.
Olfactive Classification
Perfumes are more than just a blend of ingredients; they are a harmonious composition of scents that evoke emotions, memories, and personalities. At the heart of understanding fragrances lies the concept of olfactive classification, which groups perfumes into distinct scent families based on their dominant notes and overall character.