Glossary & Fragrance terminology
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Labdanum:
It is an aromatic gum that originates from the rockrose bush (genus Cistus). The sweet woody odor is said to resemble ambergris also used to impart a leather note. Lactonic : These type of scents are reminiscent of fresh dairy products, coconut, almond or peach skin, they are milky , creamy and sweet ,since lactones naturally occur in dairy products, pork, apricots, plums, peaches, figs and other fruit. For this reason, the combination of peaches and cream or figs and ham is so successful. Lastingness: The ability of a fragrance to retain its character over a given period of time. Leafy: One of the many variations of the green note. Leather: It is a pungent , tangy animal smokiness characteristic of the ingredients used in the tanning process of fine leathers. It can be related to the old fashioned leather goods also . In spite of its oddness, the leather notes play an important part in the background of complex florals as a contrasting medium to break up monotony. It is achieved in perfumery with castoreum, Labdanum, phenols and quinolenes. Licorice: The roots are used for candy and flavoring, and are said to be 50 times sweeter than sugar. Mostly found native to shrubs in Europe and Asia. Lift: It is something can be described as to add life to a fragrance blend or to give it lift and some brilliancy also referred to diffusiveness of a given blend which has a brilliant top note with wide diffusiveness. In other words lively quality or diffusiveness. Light: Predominantly fresh and bright note, usually top note the quality of not being heavy or dominating and generally non-sweet, non-cloying fragrance. Generally seen as an eau fraiche or deodorant cologne for all-over body wear in warm climates or for sports. Linalool: It is a natural occurring aroma chemical found in many essential oils as a major component. Oils with a large proportion of Linalool in their constituents are Ho, Bergamot, Lavender. The synthetic forms available from different sources are very close to each other It is one of the most widely used materials in perfumery and is a constituent of most perfumes, often up to 30% of a formula. Because of its wide use in perfumery it is one of the first smells learned by a trainee. The smell of Linalool is a light neutral floral note with chemical and woody accents. Linden: Also referred to Lime-blossom, but this is from the flower of the Linden tree, not the citrus tree that produces limes. |