NATURAL PERFUME ACADEMY GLOSSARY
The Natural Perfume Glossary compiled by Justine Crane & NPA
All categories |
PROHIBITED OILS |
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Almond bitter unrectifiedAlmond, bitter unrectified prunus amygdalus v. amara (toxic) – 3.0000% in perfume concentration | |
Massoia barkMassoia bark cryptocaryo massoio – prohibited (should not be used in fragrance) | |
WintergreenWintergreen (toxic) | |
RAW MATERIALS |
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Agar oilThis oil is water-distilled from fungus-infected wood of the tree Aquilaria Agallocha, growing in northeastern India. The tree is also found in China and Vietnam. | |
Agleia OdorataAn essential oil distilled from the seeds of this tree which grows in India, Indonesia and China. The fragrant flowers are used in tea. | |
Alcoholperfume medium, diluent, solvent or carrier for a perfume composition; in natural perfumery, 190 proof organic grape or grain alcohol is preferred | |
AmbraAmbra is another name for Ambergris. Ambergris is excreted from the stomach of the cachalot whale (sperm whale). The Ambra is the result of a pathological condition caused by irritation of the whales stomach walls due to the whales ingestion of squid beaks. | |
Amyris OilAmyris oil is steam distilled from the wood of the Amyris Balsamifera tree, also called West Indian Rosewood. It's odor is woody and sweet with peppery top note. | |
Angelica rootAngelica root angelica archangelica | |