Concretesolvent extracted waxy substance obtained from botanical materials |
Creamy
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CuminCumin cuminum cyminum |
Destructive Distillationdistillation of materials, seashells, woods or resins, which are intentionally burned, resulting in a material with a smoky, leathery bouquet |
Distillateresults of distillation |
Distillation
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Dry Downthe final stage of a perfume’s life on the skin; base/bottom notes which have the most tenacity within a perfume composition |
Earthy Notesrefers to notes typified by mossy, moldy, dirty scents, such as patchouli, cepes (mushroom), tree mosses and vetyver |
Eau de Colognesame as Cologne; an essence composition utilizing primarily citrus oils and a high percentage of water; 3 – 5% perfume composition to alcohol and distilled water |
Eau de Parfum8 – 15% perfume composition blend to alcohol; sometimes incorporates less than 5% distilled water or floral hydrosol; second highest concentration of scent to diluent in perfume making |