Mandarin (Citrus Reticulate) is a fruit from the citrus family. The mandarin originates from China, where it is considered a symbol of good luck and has a significant, almost sacred role in celebrating the New Year. Its refreshing scent, with hints of…
Neroli (Citrus Aurantium, Amara) is one of the favorite fragrant notes for all perfume lovers and perfumers who like to combine it with hesperidic, citrusy notes in many modern perfume compositions. It is obtained from the flowers of the bitter orange tree,…
Peach (Prunus persica), in addition to being a favorite summer fruit for many, is also one of the best and sought after fragrance notes in the perfume industry. Peach is fresh, juicy, and delicate. It gained a little more popularity in women’s…
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon, Citronella) has a fresh, sharp lemon-like scent with a slight hint of exotic ginger. On the other hand, what gives strength and support to this fragrant note is a definite earthy and grassy undertone. It is bright and refreshing, exceptionally…
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a small spice plant that grows wild in Europe and America. This unusual spice is known as a great addition to the dishes of many cultures. Its fresh, green-sweet aroma with a spicy touch perfectly complements the most…
It seems as if every perfume Chanel makes is doomed to success. Still, some perfumes, such as Coco Mademoiselle, Chance, and Allure are uplifted more than any other, and both critics and public exalt them as contemporary classics. After them, all others…
What makes a good summer perfume? And what makes it remarkable? In this article, I will try to give answers to those questions – first on a theoretical level, and then through practical examples where I will show what are the characteristics…
Perfumer, writer, and alchemist. A dreamer, whose ideal is simplicity. Jean Claude Ellena describes himself as a quiet man who prefers to listen than to talk. His muse is life in itself, and every story that genuinely touches him lives on through…
