Glossary & Fragrance terminology
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Oakmoss:
It is derived from lichen (evernia prunastri) that grows on Oak trees. Odor / Odour: Airborne chemicals emanating from water, objects, one’s body, flowers or fragrance that stimulate the olfactory system. The characteristic smell of something. Odor Memory: The ability of a perfumer to hold, and bring to recall, hundreds of single perfume odors and odor blends. Olfaction/Olfactory: Can be said that is related to smelling . Olfactory Bulb: Body organ deep within the nasal cavity that holds the cilia, hair like structures that come in contact with odorous molecules entering the nose or from the throat. The olfactory bulb passes the impulse to the limbic region of the brain. Opoponax: Known as “sweet myrrh” and “bisabol myrrh”. Has a sweet, balsam-like, lavender-like fragrance when used as incense. King Solomon supposedly regarded opoponax as one of the “noblest” of all incense gums. Organ (Perfumers): It is unit or Perfumer’s shelves used to store bottles of raw materials in a way to assist the perfumer for ease of use in the creation and compounding of perfume compositions. Organic Compounds: Chemicals whose molecules are structured with carbon. Not meant for natural. Organic Farming: Cultivation without the use of artificial herbicides, fertilizers or pesticides. Oriental: Fragrance family or style based on balsamic and rich notes with vanilla, oak moss and animal notes . Perfume with heavy, sweet, animal blend with woody undertones typically quite diffusive and tenacious and a very important accord in perfumery . Also creating heady sensual aura. In recent times has been used to describe fragrances that are heavy and full-bodied.. These scents are usually suited to evening wear. Orris: It is derived from the rhizome of the Iris plant. Osmanthus: A flowering tree native to China valued for its delicate fruity apricot aroma. Also Known as the Tea Olive. Oud: Also known as oudh. The Arabic word for wood, in perfumery usually refers to wood from the Agar tree. Ozonic: Ozonic notes can be described to resemble the smell of fresh air. Frequently described as the smell of air right after a thunderstorm. |