Odor DescriptionAccording to Steffen Arctander in Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural origin: " Part of the "romance" or "thrill" in perfumery work lies in the fact that, not only are all the materials different in odor but hardly ever will two perfumers give identical descriptions of the same material or the same perfume" |
Olfactoryrelating to the sense of smell |
OpoponaxCommiphora erythraea Description: Forms of Use in Natural Perfumery:
Note Family: Balsamic, Resinous, Woody, Oriental Blends Well With:
These combinations yield deep, sensual fragrances with a warm, smoky, and meditative core. Extraction Method:
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Organsystem of storing bottles of perfume making materials typified by stepped shelving |
Orientaltypified by amber notes and spice |
Orris![]() Iris florentina, Iris pallida, Iris germanica Common Names: Orris Root, Orris Butter, Beurre d’Iris, Orris Absolute Description: Types of Orris Extracts
Descriptive Language CategoriesNote Family: Floral, Powdery, Woody, Balsamic Texture: Silky, creamy, buttery, powder-dry Emotion: Elegant, nostalgic, calming, luxurious Analogy: A velvet glove, vintage lipstick case, sunlit dressing table Uses in Perfumery:
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Tags: orris, iris, beurre d’iris, alpha-irones, iris pallida, violet note, powdery floral |
Otto results of steam-distilled rose petals, particularly Bulgarian and Turkish rose |