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Vanilla orchids and dried vanilla pods on a marble surface.
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What is Vanilla in Perfumery? A Guide to the Sweetest Note

September 29, 2025
by Rodrigo Hernandez
9 min read
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Vanilla is one of the most iconic notes in perfumery. This complete guide explores its history, extraction, psychology, and the best vanilla perfumes you can buy today — from affordable favorites to niche masterpieces.

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Illustration of perfume bottle showing fragrance sillage trail in the air
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What is Sillage in Perfumery? Definition and Meaning

September 23, 2025
by Rodrigo Hernandez
9 min read
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Sillage is the French word for “trail,” describing the scent a perfume leaves in the air. Learn the definition, how sillage works, and which perfumes are famous for it.

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What is ambroxan in perfumery shown with a crystal bottle, marble surface, and glowing golden liquid in a modern editorial header style
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What Is Ambroxan in Perfumery? A Complete Guide

September 19, 2025
by Rodrigo Hernandez
9 min read
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Ambroxan is one of the most important molecules in modern perfumery. Originally created as a sustainable alternative to ambergris, Ambroxan delivers a clean, musky, ambery scent with mineral and slightly salty facets. It is the...

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Close-up of perfume sprayed on wrist with face cropped out, showing how perfumes smell different on you
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Why Perfumes Smell Different On You (And How to Fix It!)

November 29, 2024
by Rodrigo Hernandez
10 min read
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Discover why perfumes smell different on you, how skin chemistry impacts fragrance, and expert tips to choose and make scents last longer.

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A fragrance consultant helping a customer test perfume at a boutique counter, showing how to find your signature scent
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How to Find Your Signature Scent

November 28, 2024
by Rodrigo Hernandez
8 min read
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Finding your signature scent is more than choosing a perfume—it’s about discovering a fragrance that reflects your personality and leaves a lasting impression. This ultimate guide will walk you through fragrance notes, expert...

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Infographic showing perfume fragrance families including Fresh, Floral, Woody, Amber, Chypre, Fougère, Gourmand, and Aquatic
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What Are Fragrance Families? A Simple Guide for Beginners

November 22, 2024
by Rodrigo Hernandez
11 min read
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Discover the world of fragrance families in this beginner-friendly guide! Learn how scents like floral, fresh, woody, and sweet can help you find your signature perfume. Explore top recommendations for men and women, and master...

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Luxury flat lay of a perfume bottle with roses, vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
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What Is Perfume? A Complete Guide to Fragrance Fundamentals

November 19, 2024
by Rodrigo Hernandez
26 min read
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New to perfumes? This beginner's guide explains what perfume is, how it's made, and the basics of fragrance notes to help you get started.

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