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Scandal

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So Scandal!

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Le Beau

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Fragrances intended for night-time usage are very deep, loud, sultry and heavy. The lack of humidity & the fall in temperature makes such perfumes project, revealing notes otherwise impossible to notice in day-time. 

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Fragrances intended for day-time usage tend to be light, fresh and airy. The warmth of day paired with the aura of the sun aids in opening up each individual note. Creating a distinctive atmosphere around the wearer.

Known for their sweet, powdery & musky smell, floral notes are the most diverse of them all. Since each scent from this class is varied & specific, it is quite impossible for one person to like all types of floral notes. They are unique & directly represent your tastes.

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floral

A combination of sage, rosemary, cumin & other plants. Aromatic fragrances usually possess a grassy-spicy taste often in relation to herbal notes. The best aromatic scents are energetic & have raw character.

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A white floral heady fragrance reminiscent of jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose. White florals are the epitome and mainstay of fragrances, and not just feminine-oriented ones.

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white floral

Infused with a tangy accent, citrusy perfumes are a lively & energetic bunch. No matter what perfume you prefer, everyone could use some sparkling notes of lemon, orange & grapefruit. Being extremely refined & high faceted, citrus is the best note to make your close surroundings feel fresh.

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citrus

Sweet perfumes are self-evident, and dominate a king's share of the olfactory spectrum. These fragrances, largely built on vanilla, are reminiscent of foody smells, specifically sweets and desserts; ranging from the simpler chocolate, fresh cream and caramel smells to complex or more exotic recipes such as macaroons, crème brulée, the ever popular cupcakes and chewy nougat.

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sweet

What is it about soapy scents? What makes soapy such a powerful reference in our collective fragrance search? Wouldn't it be easier to just... use some soap on our bodies? Taking into consideration that we already do, the quest has the objective to provide a longer-lasting feeling of well-being, that "just hopped out of the shower" feeling; it also tends to be guided by memories of fabulous soaps of the past which came into our hands. This one's special, whether you like to admit it or not.

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soapy

Warm, sensual & tenaciously powerful animal notes are an important part of the world of perfumery. These notes produce fragrances that are mysterious and strong. People who use animal perfumes are believed to have a strong and prominent mindset. It represents their boldness and sensual nature.

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animalic

By the term "green" we refer to notes of snapped leaves and freshly-cut grasses, which exude a piquant quality. Artemisia, calamus, angelica and spikenard (jatamansi) have an intensely herbaceous quality that is so distinctive as to immediately characterize the compositions in which they enter.

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green

Spicy scents are warm or “hot” scents that make us feel cozy, for example, cinnamon & nutmeg blended perfumes. However, they can also be “cool” or add a splash of freshness with an addition of cardamom or pepper. Spicy notes in a perfume are deep, heady aromas that stir up our sense of smell.

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warm spicy

Woody perfumes are often unisex as they appeal to both men and women, so it is no surprise that woody notes are also widely popular. This type of note is very versatile, a classic and sophisticated scent that is easy to wear all day and when blended to perfection can be very long-lasting, aromatic and elegant.

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Leather is one of the earliest notes in perfumery. This aroma molecule has vibrant and intense character and is often used to impart the flavor of real leather in your perfume. There is nothing quite distinctive as leather. Adding elegance, depth & character to whoever chooses to wear it. 

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leather

Camphor has a very distinctive scent that is hard to confuse with anything else, yet it is practically indescribable unless you take the neologisms route. It is prickly, partly woody, herbal and spicy; also somewhat earthy & cooling.

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camphor

Whether it's a holiday tree in your home, or a grove of conifers in the forest, these trees smell sharp, sweet, and refreshing. And as such, these fragrances are very calm & meditative. A little biting, a bit astringent, and absolutley lovely.

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conifer

The powdery fragrance is reminiscent of talc powder, lipstick and vintage cosmetics. Moreover, the origin of this olfactory sub-family comes directly from rice powder. It is one of the oldest beauty secrets in the world. This type of powder is usually obtained from ground grains of rice, comes from Asia and was highly prized by geishas.

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powdery

Ever wonder why it is so oddly satisfying for booklovers to sniff their books prior to indulging? It is the scent of paper that drives them mad. Now, imagine that special emotion at your disposable. Whether you are a fan of sci-fi, medieval wizadry or non-fiction, you will find solace in this cleverly crafted note.

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paper

Earthy. This is something about walking in nature, seeing and smelling the trees, pine, cut wood, that balances and centers us. These fragrance oils contain aromas of cedar, wood, amber, musks, oakmoss, sandalwood, patchouli, balsam and other resins.

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earthy

Moss delivers a strong earthy & woodsy aroma. Essentially, it's what you might smell if you were walking through a wet forest with damp mossy trunks and stones and lichen-covered root branches along the ground.

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mossy

Like flowers, woods or even marine scents, mineral facets evoke a very particular olfactory universe. Thus, mineral notes in perfumery describe a sensation of freshness, both wet and salty. Mineral nuances will last longer and reveal an almost icy freshness as the fragrance evolves.

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An ozonic perfume, also known as an aquatic or oceanic perfume, is a fragrance with a clean and crisp scent. It's perfect for those who love the cool and fresh aromas of the ocean and very fitting for people who have a clean and sleek sense of style.

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ozonic

A light, beautiful note that leaves you smelling like you just took a shower on a crisp spring day – you know, perked up and poised for success. Great in any season throughout the year though, with its familiar smell of fresh  citrus, water and green notes

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From drizzling it over a bowl of warm porridge to adding a heaped teaspoon to a cup of herbal tea, honey serves as a versatile ingredient in our lives. And the same can be said with fragrances; it rarely serves as the star ingredient inside a spritz, but more as an accompaniment that helps a fragrance shine to its full potential. Honey is a warm, sweet note, but with an earthy quality that sees it blending well with amber, woods and vanilla notes.

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honey

Bursting with ripe & edible fruity notes, these tones are always welcome in any manner of fragrance. Perfumers of the world have regarded fruity notes to be the most safe & inoffensive.

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fruity

These are aromatic fragrances that have fresh herbs embedded into them. The ting of spice adds value to the existing freshness of the combo. Ethereally spicy yet lightweight & fresh. 

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An artisanal note created for those who love the natural smell of earth's bounty. who loves the natural smell of the earth’s bounty. Offering a variety of fruits, flowers, vegetables and herbs, they signal freshness and impart the free-feeling spirit of the outdoors. Light enough for summer wear, the Bountiful Garden fragrances also adjust well into the fall and winter when they will provide a refreshing reminder of warmer days.  Nothing complements both the garden and heart like a fragrant herb garden.

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A fragrance without roses is almost as unthinkable as a love affair without kisses. Not only are roses the most romantic of flowers to look at:  they’re an absolute cornerstone of perfumery – the most important flower of all, from the point of view of a nose:  sometimes powdery, sometimes woody, musky, myrrh-y, clove-like, sometimes fruity, or just blowsily feminine – but always, intensely romantic.

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rose

An exotic bush that grows mainly in India, the leaves of which produce the essential oil of patchouli. The scent of patchouli is described as earthy and herbaceous with rich green heart and a woodsy base. 

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patchouli

Balsamic notes have a soothing, balmy, warm, even animalic or slightly medicinal scent. They are strong and persistent notes that envelop a fragrance. They often support and complement the vanilla in a fragrance. 

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An aromatic floral clean note, with green, fresh spicy, licorice facets. Lavender is special, it evokes a sense of extreme nostalgia & has an unique way of blending in with the smell of almost everything we use in our daily life. This surreal synchronization paired with the unique blend offered by lavender fragrances provides a sense of belonging that cannot have a price.

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lavender

Smoky notes are the ideal winter warmers. Smoky notes emit the olfactory sensation of a wildfire. Traditionally created with notes of incense, birch tar, tobacco, and various woods, including cedar and cypress, a smoky perfume is your ideal winter fragrance.

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As perfumer Alienor Massenet explains, ‘Amber notes are warm, and can evoke liquor. But above all, they give depth and sexiness to a fragrance…’  Such notes have an animalic quality, and is warm, a little powdery – and decidedly erotic.

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amber

Violet is, besides rose, one of the most used note in the perfume industry. When used properly they bring unparalleled elegance to its wearer. The notes of the violet, powerful and intense, are usually found at the middle of the olfactory pyramid of a composition. Violet flowers smell soft, powdery and romantic.

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violet

Yellow floral notes are usually somewhat powdery, naturally-sweet, and pollen-like in their softness. Popular in the '80s, yellow floral fragrances featuring these notes had a lot of intensity. Mimosa flowers are a popular yellow floral note. They are delicate, sweet fluffy flowers that have a soft, candy-like scent.

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Almond is a soft, nutty fragrance note that may take sweet, bitter or slightly green nuances. It’s often paired with vanilla and coconut in warm gourmand scents. Almond notes often create a powdery, waxy, edible and/or cosy feeling to compositions.

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Vanilla has a creamy, warm, comforting, yet also slightly exotic scent. It’s a gourmand, intertwined with baking and food flavoring, but a good vanilla perfume has more complexity than a simple sugar-cookie or vanilla ice cream type smell. Scientific research has also shown it’s a calming and universally pleasant scent. 

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Nuttiness is such a trademark of the gourmand fragrance family – all vanilla, chocolate and nut-brittle that make you whiff of Ferrero Rocher – so much that those who are smelling it can feel left out.

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nutty

Like an explosive bouquet of white flowers, Tuberose perfumes are voluptuous, intoxicating & expensive! It has a sweet, exotic & velvety opulence. In victorian times, tuberose was referred to as an aphrodisiac, for its strong & captivating smell.

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tuberose

Metallic themed fragrances are a gleaming, warm and utterly sophisticated scent trend. Metallic notes are typically distinguished by their clean, cool, fresh and a bit sterile feel. In perfumery, it denotes a smell reminiscent of metal.

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Something soft, but spice dominated and powdery, anything with cinnamon, cardamon, or nutmeg. Soft spicy flavors are the kind of spicy fragrances that can float anyone's olfactory boat. If you are a fan of spicy fragrances, but do not always prefer the added tinginess, then soft spicy will offer you that pillow to smoothen your landing. 

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Bitter is a flavor in its own right. While most perfume users tend to stay on the sweeter side of the olfactory spectrum, there are scent deviants who would rather take the scenic route. For those, who enjoy smells that provoke the senses, Bitter fragrances are carefully crafted to cater to those.

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An abstract soapy, fatty, fresh smell, reminiscent of fresh laundry and frost. These notes tend to make the aroma of rose smell more bubbly and airy, while green notes become fresher, and gourmand notes become soft and lighter. Aldehydes can also heighten the projection of a scent, or its sillage.

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In Greek mythology, Iris was a gods’ messenger – a beautiful goddess riding on a rainbow, who travels with the speed of wind all around the world, deep into the sea and even in the underworld. Iris is both floral and woody, with buttery accents and evocative notes of violet. Some even find it has a dry and strawy aspect. The powdery and sensual notes of iris are found in the most sought after perfumes.

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An aquatic fragrance reminds you of the freshness of water, the sunny side of the beaches. People who are involved in sports and outdoor activities are drawn towards fresh aquatic fragrances. Elegant, free spirited and a bit of a dreamer is what describes people who love these notes.

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aquatic

Tropical perfumes bring to mind soft breezes, warm air, exotic destinations and rich white floral fragrances with a deep blue ocean in the background. The perfect accent is coconut – milky, fruity and buttery with a touch of nuttiness. Tropical perfumes have the magical ability to transport us to exotic places

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tropical

Spicy, enticing, comforting & sweet. These 4 adjectives describe the most of this legendary note. Suffice to say, cinnamon is still an acquired taste.

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cinnamon

Cacao is sultry, earthy and intriguing, with dominant notes of chocolate, blood orange and jasmine. 

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cacao

Being the flagship tropical note - Coconut is honestly just one of those fragrance notes that instantly creates a refreshing atmosphere, thanks to its naturally light and breezy notes. Coconut gives freshness, creamy and sweet tone, soft texture with a very exotic and juicy undertone.

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The subtly sweet, cozy, comforting scent of milk is a prized note in perfumes. Not only does it create a regression to childhood, welcome solace, but it enhances floral components in a perfume and matches the sweeter elements really well. 

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Marine is the scent of the sea, algae or sand heated by the sun. They are also called "iodized", "marine" or "ozonated" notes. They are very invigorating, fresh, and limpid. They are also powerful, just like the scents you might remember from your vacations at the sea.

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Salt’s a flavour. So how can it work, in a perfume…?  A ‘fantasy’ note of salt can be used to add tang to marine, woody or even gourmand fragrances.  In the same way that a touch of salt brings a caramel alive, saltiness can play against sweet notes like chocolate, praline and cream, as an almost show-stopping contrast. 

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The warmth of our skin is critical. Some people have more pores per centimetre than others, or more layers of fat in their skin. These and other factors affect the warmth of skin, which in turn influences the scent of a fragrance. Sour perfumes are built upon this interesting dynamic, and are great at capturing both the bitter and sour aspects of a smell. Biting into a lemon should be sweet & sharp at the same time. Sour fragrances capture that unique sensation.  

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sour

Caramel is just how you imagined it would be. A candy-deep, sensual and rich, creamy buttery lactonic note that enriches gourmand perfumes and adds sweetness to floral compositions.

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caramel

Rum is a gourmand ingredient in perfume, which means it smells good enough to eat (or, in this case, good enough to drink). It injects an irresistible, mouth-watering aroma into fragrances and really appeals to our senses. Rum smells syrupy and bold and is usually coupled with vanilla for a creamy, delicious vibe.

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In perfumery, tobacco is anything but smokey and chemical, because it hasn't been smoked yet! Fresh, tobacco is sweet, sometimes floral, and pairs well with spicy, crisp, vanilla, woody, aromatic, and earthy notes. 

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Anise or aniseed is flavoring and fragrance agent similar to licorice, fennel or tarragon. This herbaceous plant is native to the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, and is a popular spice in candy and liquors. In other words, a soft powdery floral spicy fragrance with nuances of licorice.

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As marijuana gains more acceptance, both in legal regulation and public opinion, fragrance makers are finding new ways to transcend any lingering bong-water stereotypes. Now high-end beauty influencers are embracing fragrances designed to highlight the aroma of cannabis. An aromatic smoky note with a dirty sour nuance. Once defiantly naughty, now inescapably chic and always a rite of passage, cannabis has never been more in vogue. bringing to mind lazy afternoons spent dwelling on a favorite record and the lingering smokiness that clings somewhat inconveniently to clothes, cannabis balances rich, spicy and herbaceous aromas with soft, floral notes of muguet and magnolia.

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Capturing the essence of both the ocean & the desert, sand is one of the most sought after smell among perfume enthusiasts. Encapsulating the subtle scent of sea spray to the warm humbling feeling of the desert.

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sand

Coffee berries are produced by the evergreen bush of the genus Coffea. In perfumes the coffee note is an intense, dark roast facet that blinds the sense with a feeling of extreme familiarity. According to science, coffee is one of the most appetizing smells to humans. The unique aroma of coffee hits all the attractive scents including sweet, spicy, fruity, floral, and smoky.

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Perversely Fresh, Rosy Citrus with Hints of Turpentine

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terpenic

Mixed with woody & balsamic notes, Oud is desired by perfumers for its warm sweetness. One of its qualities is the long-lasting persistence on the skin.

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A popular fruity note, sweet and tart at the same time, with a characteristic bitter almond nuance. Very few people exist in this world, who are not fond of cherry. A note as multidimensionally sweet as cherry, is rarely one to be hated.

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This note is reminiscent of terra-cotta tiles and the muddy scent of earth. Often a product of composition rather than a specific synthetic. For some, Clay evokes a sense of nostalgia, for others it reminds them of a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.

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