Most Fundamental  Natural and Synthetic Materials

Fundamental Natural Materials

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AGARWOOD/OUD

• Description: Deep, rich, and woody with a slightly sweet and balsamic undertone. Often referred to as the "liquid gold" of perfumery, Agarwood or Oud is prized for its complex aroma.

• Notes: Base note with strong longevity and excellent sillage.

BASIL SWEET

• Description: Fresh, herbal, and slightly spicy with a sweet, anise-like undertone. Sweet Basil is invigorating and uplifting.

• Notes: Top note, commonly used for its bright and fresh scent.

BERGAMOT

• Description: Bright, citrusy, and slightly floral with a subtle sweetness. Bergamot is a key ingredient in many classic fragrances.

• Notes: Top note, adds freshness and zest to blends.

BIRCH TAR

• Description: Smoky, leathery, and tar-like with a hint of bitterness. Birch Tar is used to impart a rugged, smoky aroma.

• Notes: Base note, adds depth and a smoky character.

BENZOIN

• Description: Warm, sweet, and vanilla-like with a balsamic undertone. Benzoin is comforting and soothing.

• Notes: Base note, often used to add warmth and sweetness.

CARDAMOM

• Description: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet with a woody undertone. Cardamom adds a rich, aromatic complexity.

• Notes: Middle note, used for its warm and spicy character.

CEDARWOOD VIRGINIA

• Description: Dry, woody, and slightly sweet with a subtle balsamic note. Cedarwood is grounding and stabilizing.

• Notes: Base note, provides a woody foundation.

CINNAMON BARK

• Description: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet with a rich, woody undertone. Cinnamon Bark is intense and aromatic.

• Notes: Middle note, adds warmth and spice.

COCOA ABSOLUTE

• Description: Rich, dark, and chocolatey with a sweet, slightly bitter undertone. Cocoa Absolute is indulgent and gourmand.

• Notes: Base note, used for its rich and comforting scent.

COFFEE BEAN CO2

• Description: Strong, rich, and roasted with a slightly bitter and nutty undertone. Coffee Bean CO2 is energizing and robust.

• Notes: Middle to base note, adds depth and richness.

CORIANDER SEED

• Description: Fresh, spicy, and slightly citrusy with a woody undertone. Coriander Seed is bright and uplifting.

• Notes: Middle note, used for its fresh and spicy character.

CYPRIOL

• Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly smoky with a rich, balsamic undertone. Cypriol adds depth and complexity.

• Notes: Base note, provides an earthy foundation.

DAVANA

• Description: Sweet, fruity, and slightly herbaceous with a rich, balsamic undertone. Davana is exotic and complex.

• Notes: Middle to base note, adds sweetness and depth.

FRANKINCENSE

• Description: Fresh, resinous, and slightly citrusy with a woody undertone. Frankincense is meditative and uplifting.

• Notes: Base note, used for its spiritual and calming properties.

FIR BALSAM ABSOLUTE

• Description: Fresh, woody, and resinous with a sweet, balsamic undertone. Fir Balsam Absolute is comforting and grounding.

• Notes: Base note, provides a forest-like freshness.

GERANIUM ABSOLUTE

• Description: Fresh, green, and floral with a rosy, slightly minty undertone. Geranium Absolute is vibrant and uplifting.

• Notes: Middle note, adds a green floral character.

GERANIUM ROSE

• Description: Sweet, floral, and rosy with a slightly herbaceous undertone. Geranium Rose is elegant and refined.

• Notes: Middle note, enhances floral compositions.

JASMINE ABSOLUTE GRANDIFLORUM

• Description: Rich, sweet, and floral with a narcotic, slightly fruity undertone. Jasmine Absolute is opulent and seductive.

• Notes: Middle to base note, used for its intense floral aroma.

LABDANUM ABSOLUTE

• Description: Warm, resinous, and slightly sweet with a leathery undertone. Labdanum Absolute is rich and balsamic.

• Notes: Base note, adds warmth and depth.

LAVENDER

• Description: Fresh, floral, and herbaceous with a sweet, slightly woody undertone. Lavender is calming and soothing.

• Notes: Top to middle note, used for its fresh and calming properties.

LAVENDER ABSOLUTE

• Description: Rich, floral, and herbaceous with a deeper, more intense lavender aroma. Lavender Absolute is luxurious and soothing.

• Notes: Middle note, provides a richer lavender scent.

LEMON

• Description: Bright, fresh, and citrusy with a tangy, slightly sweet undertone. Lemon is invigorating and uplifting.

• Notes: Top note, adds a fresh citrus burst.

MYRRH

• Description: Warm, resinous, and slightly sweet with a rich, balsamic undertone. Myrrh is meditative and grounding.

• Notes: Base note, used for its spiritual and calming properties.

OAKMOSS ABSOLUTE

• Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly sweet with a mossy undertone. Oakmoss Absolute is grounding and rich.

• Notes: Base note, provides an earthy foundation.

ORANGE SWEET

• Description: Sweet, citrusy, and fruity with a bright, juicy aroma. Sweet Orange is uplifting and refreshing.

• Notes: Top note, adds a sweet citrus note.

ORRIS BUTTER

• Description: Rich, powdery, and floral with a violet-like undertone. Orris Butter is luxurious and elegant.

• Notes: Base note, provides a powdery floral scent.

PATCHOULI

• Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly sweet with a rich, musky undertone. Patchouli is grounding and sensual.

• Notes: Base note, adds depth and earthiness.

PETITGRAIN SUR FLUER

• Description: Fresh, green, and citrusy with a slightly floral undertone. Petitgrain sur Fleurs is bright and uplifting.

• Notes: Top to middle note, provides a green citrus aroma.

PINK PEPPER

• Description: Fresh, spicy, and slightly fruity with a rosy undertone. Pink Pepper is vibrant and uplifting.

• Notes: Top note, adds a fresh and spicy character.

ROSE ABSOLUTE

• Description: Rich, floral, and sweet with a deep, rosy aroma. Rose Absolute is luxurious and romantic.

• Notes: Middle to base note, used for its intense floral scent.

ROSE OTTO

• Description: Fresh, floral, and slightly spicy with a rich, sweet undertone. Rose Otto is elegant and timeless.

• Notes: Middle note, provides a pure rose aroma.

SANDALWOOD

• Description: Warm, woody, and creamy with a rich, sweet undertone. Sandalwood is grounding and luxurious.

• Notes: Base note, adds warmth and richness.

STAR ANISE

• Description: Sweet, spicy, and licorice-like with a slightly woody undertone. Star Anise is exotic and aromatic.

• Notes: Top to middle note, provides a sweet and spicy aroma.

TOBACCO ABSOLUTE

• Description: Rich, sweet, and smoky with a slightly fruity undertone. Tobacco Absolute is warm and sensual.

• Notes: Base note, adds depth and richness.

TONKA BEAN ABSOLUTE

• Description: Sweet, warm, and nutty with a rich, vanilla-like undertone. Tonka Bean Absolute is comforting and gourmand.

• Notes: Base note, provides a sweet and warm aroma.

VETIVER

• Description: Earthy, woody, and slightly smoky with a rich, balsamic undertone. Vetiver is grounding and calming.

• Notes: Base note, adds depth and earthiness.

VIOLET LEAF ABSOLUTE

• Description: Green, floral, and slightly sweet with a fresh, leafy aroma. Violet Leaf Absolute is fresh and vibrant.

• Notes: Middle note, provides a green floral scent.

YLANG YLANG EXTRA

• Description: Rich, floral, and sweet with a slightly fruity undertone. Ylang Ylang Extra is exotic and sensual.

• Notes: Middle to base note, adds a rich and floral character.

VANILLA BEAN ABSOLUTE

• Description: Sweet, rich, and creamy with a warm, balsamic undertone. Vanilla Bean Absolute is comforting and indulgent.

• Notes: Base note, provides a rich and sweet aroma.

Fundamental Natural Materials

Fundamental Synthetic Materials

ALDEHYDE C-8 COCONUT

• Description: Soft and milky with a distinct coconut aroma. Adds a tropical, creamy note.

• Notes: Top to middle note, used for its coconut-like scent.

ALDEHYDE C-12 MNA

• Description: Champagne-like, bubbly with a citrusy, zesty note. Prominent in the opening of classic fragrances like Chanel No. 5.

• Notes: Top note, adds effervescence and brightness.

AMBROXAN

• Description: Clean, woody, and slightly musky. Found in natural ambergris, Ambroxan is highly valued for its complexity.

• Notes: Base note, provides a warm, woody foundation.

ANIMALIS HYPO 27 TEC

• Description: Smells like wet goat hair; it's a synthetic animal musk substitute. Adds a raw, animalic note.

• Notes: Base note, used to add an animalic, musky depth.

BENZOIN OLLIFAC

• Description: Sweet, caramel-cinnamon scent similar to natural benzoin but easier to work with.

• Notes: Base note, provides warmth and sweetness.

BENZYL ACETATE

• Description: Fruity top note that smells like cherries and ylang-ylang. Fresh and sweet.

• Notes: Top note, adds a bright, fruity character.

BENZYL SALICYLATE

• Description: Faint, soft, and powdery with a milky aroma. Great with florals.

• Notes: Middle note, provides a soft, powdery texture.

CALONE

• Description: Transparent yet robust aquatic scent reminiscent of saltwater and compressed air.

• Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, aquatic character.

CEDRAMBER

• Description: Warm cedar-wood-like material. Rich and woody.

• Notes: Base note, adds warmth and woody depth.

CINNAMIC ALCOHOL

• Description: Found in natural cinnamon oil; it is warm, spicy, soft, rosey, and sweet.

• Notes: Middle note, provides a warm, spicy character.

COUMARIN

• Description: Found in tonka beans, it smells of cherries, marzipan, tobacco, and freshly cut hay.

• Notes: Base note, adds sweetness and warmth.

DIHYDRO MYCENOL

• Description: Clean, lemony, shiny, and metallic. Bright top note.

• Notes: Top note, adds freshness and a metallic, lemony aroma.

ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE

• Description: Transparent, soft, and powdery. Can blend and soften all materials in a formula.

• Notes: Base note, provides diffusion and transparency.

HEDIONE HC

• Description: Found in natural jasmine oils, slightly waxy, cool, soft, and green. Adds lift to top notes, especially florals.

• Notes: Middle note, enhances floral and citrus notes.

HELIOTROPIN X

• Description: Juicy, cinnamon gummy bears scent. Sweet and spicy.

• Notes: Middle to base note, adds a sweet, spicy aroma.

HEXENOL CIS-3

• Description: Strong, sharp green top note found in freshly cut grass.

• Notes: Top note, provides a fresh, green character.

HYDROXYCITRONELLAL

• Description: Cool, green, and floral. Used to make fragrances cooler and more transparent.

• Notes: Middle note, adds a fresh, floral coolness.

IRALIA

• Description: Soft, powdery molecule found in violets, iris roots, and osmanthus flowers. Adds a powdery texture.

• Notes: Base note, provides a powdery floral scent.

INDOLE 1%

• Description: Isolated from jasmine but also found in various white flowers; strong, sweet, and smells like mothballs when undiluted.

• Notes: Base note, adds a strong, floral musk.

ISO BORNYL ACETATE

• Description: Taken from pine/coniferous trees; fresh, green, slightly woody, reminiscent of a Canadian forest.

• Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, green character.

ISO E SUPER

• Description: Transparent, cedar/vetiver/sandalwood type material. Very often considered "masculine."

• Notes: Base note, provides a woody, slightly musky foundation.

JASMINE SPECIALTY

• Description: A synthetic meant to replace jasmine; good, but cannot replace the real thing.

• Notes: Middle note, adds a floral character.

LINALOOL

• Description: Bright, cool, slightly woody/herbal molecule found in rosewood, lavender, clary sage, and many others.

• Notes: Top to middle note, enhances floral and herbal compositions.

MAGNOLAN

• Description: Cool, transparent floral material, tart and smells of magnolia blossoms and grapefruits.

• Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, floral citrus aroma.

MELONAL

• Description: Waxy, green melons; very powerful.

• Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, fruity melon scent.

METHYL PAMPLEMOUSSE

• Description: Diffusive tart citrus material that smells of tea and grapefruits.

• Notes: Top note, provides a tart, citrusy character.

NORLIMBRANOL

• Description: Super powerful and super dry cedar material.

• Notes: Base note, adds a dry, woody depth.

ROSE GIVCO

• Description: Meant to replace natural rose, but nothing replaces true rose otto/essential oil.

• Notes: Middle note, adds a synthetic rose aroma.

SANDALWOOD GIVCO

• Description: Meant to replace natural sandalwood; excellent but nothing can replace the real thing.

• Notes: Base note, provides a synthetic sandalwood scent.

STYRALLYL ACETATE

• Description: Sweet, green material often used to make fig leaf and gardenia accords.

• Notes: Top to middle note, adds a fresh, green sweetness.

VANILLIN

• Description: Pure sugar, sweet and creamy.

• Notes: Base note, provides a sweet, vanilla aroma.

VETIVERYL ACETATE

• Description: Isolated from vetiver, softer and much cleaner than natural vetiver oils.

• Notes: Base note, adds a clean, woody scent.