Naturally, its a synthetic fantasy ingredient: you cant distil a metal, or extract it through enfleurage! According to experts, tea is set to be a key fragrance trend for spring/summer 2015. Chanel Coco Cerruti 1881 That could be heliotrope, too. Versace Versace. Yves Saint LaurentParisienne, As you might imagine, a perfume ingredient extracted from one of our sturdiest trees adds a bit of heft to a scented creation: dry, woody, grounding. Frenchwomen in the 19th Century swathed themselves in these patchouli-scented shawls against the cold a fashion started by the Empress Eugenie - and patchouli became desirable, as a fragrance ingredient. Nina Ricci LAir du Temps Guerlain Samsara Unlike jasmine and rose, usually synthetically reproduced. Giorgio Armani Armani Code Many a gardeners favourite flower, the sweet pea: obligingly abundant, so long as you keep picking its long stems day after day. But smell carefully and you might pick up hints of pink jasmine or even ylang-ylang, perhaps with green undertones. Chopard Wish Pure Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita Oakmoss smells earthy, and woody, sensual with hints of musk and amber and is really not like anything else in the perfumers palette because it also works fantastically as a fixative to give scent a longer life on the skin. Robert Piguet Fracas Tauer Perfumes06 Incense Rose. Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque (Labdanum is today extracted from the leaves using solvents, although the branches can also be boiled.). Le Labo Fleur dOrange 27 Gardenia gets its name from the US botanist Dr. Alexander Garden, and grows naturally in the Far East, India and China. By Kilian Bamboo Harmony Amouroud Silk Route Its said that if you added drops of natural musk oil to a handkerchief, youd still be able to smell it 40 years later. Justin Bieber Girlfriend Elie Saab Le Parfum Its mostly the foliage (from trees grown in the Atlas mountains of Morocco, or Virginia in the USA) that is steam-distilled to produce the intense oil, which is also used in aromatherapy for calming and balancing. And as with wine, petitgrains affected by the terroir, or the soil and conditions its grown in, with each crop having a subtly different scent. So why use tolu at all? But because of the huge range of incense-like aromas, incense can mean a woody smell, a floral note, hints of spice or resin. Water lily, as a perfume ingredient, is a little like lily lite. Acacia. It might be from birch tar (which has a leathery smokiness), or juniper, aldehydes or other synthetics, designed to give a skin-like scent. Floris Seringa Calendula blossoms, with their musky pungency, are used to produce essential oil through steam distillation; tagetes oil comes from the seeds of that plant though in terms of what they deliver to a perfume composition, theyre pretty interchangeable. Unusually for a perfume ingredient youll quite often see it listed on the back of the carton which your fragrance bottle is packaged in: eugenols use is now restricted in perfumery, as its been known to cause allergies in some people, so it must be mentioned on perfume ingredients lists to alert them. The types mainly grown for fragrance are Lavandula angustifolia (or Lavandula officinalis), Lavandula latifolia, or the more camphor-y Lavandula stoechas, which smells more like rosemary. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb. Nez Nez The Unicorn Spell Frederic Malle En Passant Guavas themselves, we find, dont travel well: best enjoyed in a tropical setting at the peak of their ripeness. Yardley English Lavender. Musk notes are alluring, smooth, powdery," says Binder. In summer scents, in particular, kiwi adds a refreshing sweetness. Dior Miss Dior Miller Harris Jasmin Vert, Koalas love it. Figs become an incredibly fashionable fragrance note for both men and women, lately, with its complex mix of bitter green and milky-sweet elements, conjuring up languid lunches in the shade of fig trees in hot, sunny places. (And when they do, the essence is prohibitively expensive. Oddly enough, I find that my customers describe certain synthetic fragrances as fresh and natural. Its summer in a bottle: very fresh, watery, sheer, but (unsurprisingly) sweet at the same time. Angelica is a family of beautiful, umbellifer (or umbrella-like) plants, including Angelica archangelica: both the root and the seeds can be used (though the roots more pungent). Michael Kors Michael Kors In Medieval times, lavender was strewn on the floors of churches and homes, used to scent linen and clothing, and also in pot pourri and sachets. The Sambucus nigra flowers white, frothy, umbrella-like actually go much further when theyre used for making drinks (elderflowers a popular cordial). With its slightly musky, woody, aromatic, earthy, warm and sensual scent, jatamansi also featured in body oils and unguents, in Roman times. (Such complexity, in a single ingredient: no wonder many perfumers love it.) Givenchy Ange ou Demon I love the depth, opulence, and long-lastingness it lends to amber and woody fragrances," says Gonzalez. Its more likely to be isoeugenol, an ingredient found naturally in the essential oils of nutmeg and ylang-ylang, but which can also be synthesised from eugenol. Paul & Joe Blanc Byredo Green Osmanthus also works beautifully in leathery, suede-like scents, as well as florals. There are dried fruits giving it a gourmand character, supported by what brings "cocoa" to mind. Penhaligon's Ostara Closer to home, in mythology, mischievous nymphs were believed to hide in the petals of peony, giving it the meaning of bashfulness, shyness or shame, in the language of flowers. The odor profile of this multifaceted material includes sweet fresh hay notes along with blond tobacco and soft, creamy nut-like nuances," says perfumer Gwen Gonzalez. Because the Sequoia sempervirens tree is endangered, however through loss of habit and over-logging chances are its a fantasy sequoia. Relics from the burning of incense, dating back thousands of years, have been uncovered by archaeologists. LArtisan Parfumeur Mimosa Pour Moi The name (who knew?) As a perfume ingredient, cannabis has been in the news recently as a controversial ingredient in actor Richard E. Grants debut scent. Agrumen This perfume ingredient is an aldehyde that is described to have a fresh, green and soap-like Britney Spears Curious Guerlain Samsara Katy Perry Purr GoutalParis Le Chevrefeuille Jo Malone London Black Vetyver Caf. The leaves, bark, fruits and flowers all offer different nuances: earthy, peppery, fruity, buttery or subtly herbal. And are you ready for the explanation of the name? Petigrain. (Not to be confused, incidentally, with the type of verbena grown in Britain, which has no value in perfumery. Mostly, pomelos are grown in South and South-east Asia: pale green to yellow when ripe and juicy, with flesh that doesnt have grapefruits bitter edge. Today, we can garland ourselves with bay through the use of fragrance: its a green, herbal note, maybe giving whispers of oregano and thyme, if you smell carefully, with subtle sweet hints of flowers. Este Lauder Sensuous Valentino Donna Acqua Creed White Flowers Cardamoms been spicing up perfumery (and the incense trade) at least since Egyptian times, and was one of the key fragrance plants used in Greek perfumes. The bounteous bitter orange plant where would perfumery be without it? (Lots of perfume notes work synergistically in this way, which is why perfumery is such a complex art.). Valentino Valentina. It takes around three to four thousand kilos of gardenia flowers to produce a kilo of concrete (solid perfume) from gardenia plants so not surprisingly, this heady white flower is one of the priciest ingredients in a perfumers arsenal. Its also on the official list of endangered flora of Brazil. Frederic Malle Lys Mediterane, A hugely precious ingredient, this with a heart-stopping price-tag. Pears themselves are a fruit-bowl staple today (though only really satisfying when truly in season, wed say). Guerlain Samsara Mostly, water in fragrance ingredient terms has come to mean an oceanic, salty/seawater vibe which is actually recreated through the use of a complicated blend of synthetics. Donna Karan Black Cashmere Crabtree & Evelyn Lavender This warm and complex resin is sometimes perceived as leathery, sometimes honey-like, with hints of plum. Lady Gaga Fame Guerlain LHeure Bleu Lanvin Arpge Byredo Rose Noir "Amber is a warm, powdery, sweet scent. And depending on its ripeness, it can give hints of chocolate, or ripe fruit. Atelier Cologne Oolong Infini The note has a mystical air to it: in the language of plants, its been linked with prosperity, fidelity, virtue and positivity. Strictly, marshmallow is also a plant: Althaea officinalis was used to cure sore throats. ), Also known as olibanum, frankincense is actually a resin from the Boswellia sacra tree, which grows in the Dhofar area of Oman, as well as Yemen. It smells sweet, but not as cloying as hyacinth. Goutal Paris Le Masmin The dahlia fragrances on the market, weve a hunch, are inspired by the show-stopping appearance of this flower, rather than its scent: its not about to take over from jasmine and rose in the perfumers arsenal, anytime soon. Walk past a hedgerow in full blossom and youll breathe the spicy, almond-like scent of the flowers which has been prized for centuries by perfumers. On a blotter, meanwhile, a single drop of patchouli can last for months. Cacharel Anais Anais Kylie Minogue Darling Actually, the discovery of these synthetics by two German chemists, Tiemann and Krger was a breakthrough moment in perfumery, changing the face of modern perfumery. Chanel Cristalle Thierry Mugler Angel, There are good pine smells, and horrid pine smells and if youve ever sat in the back of a taxi with one of those Christmas tree-scented cards dangling from the rear-view mirror, youll probably get where were coming from. Its part of 200 natural oils including lavender, Matre Parfumeur et Gantier Grain des Plaisir Its a sensory experience: that candied breath of sugar. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck If someone asks a perfumer what balsamic means, wed hand them a pot of tolu. endless. The wood itself is used for flooring, carpentry, for crackling log fires but in the scented world, with only the lightest touch in actual perfumes for women, and especially men. amara is one of the wonders of the fragrant world. Maison Francis KurkdjianAPOM Pour Femme. Caron Nocturnes By Kilian Amber Oud "It is woody and very vibrant as I love, with a mystical smoky side and a lot of strength bringing character and complexity to a perfume.. Marc Jacobs Dot Unable to leave behind the beauty of his image, Narcissus died to be replaced by this flower, Boadicea the Victorious Magnificent It all began in Ancient Egypt, where incense was first created using precious gums and resins from trees, imported from the Arabian coast and Somalia. Almost spicy, so green and sweet, with hints of lemon: thats lily of the valley and a more spring-like scent its hard to imagine. Derived from a lichen that grows on oak trees, oakmoss is prized for its aroma, which is heavy and oriental at first, and then becomes refined and earthy when dried, making it reminiscent of bark, seashore, and foliage. Frankincense is incredibly powerful as an ingredient so its only generally used in teensy doses (except in perfumes designed to conjure up the smell of actual incense). When a French colonist later came upon a plant in the West Indies that smelled just like that perfume the Plumeira alba plant he named it frangipani. Guerlain Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom Liz Earle Botanical Essence No. An annual-flowering member of the borage family, also known as cherry pie flower, youll often find Heliotropium arborescens on sale in nurseries and garden centres for summer bedding (and you can create a wonderfully scented display with the plants, which butterflies will also love). Givenchy Fleur dInterdit (Nectarine goes particularly well with fruity notes, actually.) Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Guerlain Rose Barbare It is like sticking bright colored flowers into my army boots. Philosophy Love Clinique Aromatics Elixir A fragrance without roses is almost as unthinkable as a love affair without kisses. Ylang yang is also luscious, buttery, a little apricot-y and when smelled neat is a tad medicinal, too. Botanically, dills known as Anethum graveolens, and originates from the Med, and southern Russia. Its rare, and seriously expensive, and even endangered: as its become more popular, high-quality oudh is becoming hard to source. Nice myth, though. Balenciaga Balenciaga Paris Its been used in ritual at least since the Stone Age (stoned age? The aroma of natural oud is distinctively irresistible and attractive with bitter sweet and woody nuances: seriously earthy (and in small quantities, seriously sexy). (Whitecurrants, which have a slightly sweeter quality almost an albino version of the redcurrant, and also a member of the gooseberry family are also very occasionally used. An oil from the Indian sandal tree, sandalwood is one of the oldest known perfumery ingredients, that is commonly used as a base note. And in perfumery? Happily, its so concentrated that only a small amount need be used (although several very sophisticated scents do ramp up the tuberose, as a star ingredient). Nina Ricci LAir du Temps Yes, really: ambergris is produced in the digestive system of sperm whales - to make it easier for the whale to digest shard objects (like squid beaks), so its thought. Whoosh! But in perfumery where its surprisingly widely-used - its woody, dry, green and almost paper-like, used to conjure up nature in both feminine and masculine fragrances. Herms Terre dHerms Memo Sundance Yves Saint Laurent Y, Say cashmeran and somehow you know its going to be soft, smooth, almost snuggly. And in liquid perfumes, a note of incense adds a richness, intensity and a touch of the exotic. We rather love the story of Amaretto, which has its roots in the Saronno region of Italy (hence the name Amaretto di Sironno, on the label). The note is steam-distilled or solvent-extracted from the creamy flowers of the tall plant (Cananga odorata) it can be either a tree or a vine, growing to almost 20 metres. Paco Rabanne 1 Million Illicium verum has to be the most beautiful-looking spice ever: star-shaped, with tiny, pungently-scented seeds. Perhaps because vanilla is the second priciest spice in the world, after saffron, the vanilla you smell in many perfumes today is synthetic vanillin: clever chemists have worked to mimic the real thing although the most gifted noses will probably tell you that real vanilla is earthier, with touches of treacle and a touch of booziness. (I missany experience there, but I imagine what it might be like!) ClarinsEauRessourcante A couple of cutting-edge perfumers Romano Ricci (with Not a Perfume) and Geza Schoen (Escentric Molecule 02) have daringly based an entire perfume around this synthetic note, which was discovered in the 1950s as a replacement for ambergris. ', Amouage Tribute Balmain Ambre Gris (Especially now fruity-florals are so popular in our fragrance wardrobes: blueberries work really well to enhance floral perfumes.) (Dont worry: we wont test you.) But a small touch in a feminine structure can be extremely sexy', Byredo M/Mink ), and Egyptian, Roman, Persian, Chinese, Greek and Arab empires have also used it made ceremonial, medicinal and culinary use of opium poppies. (We know many people who say that tomato leaf is their first scent memory, perhaps introduced by a much-loved grandparent who wants to share its so-distinctive, scented furriness.) Taif rose is especially prized in perfumery, beloved for its deep fragrance which is even more intense than the better-known Damask rose to which its related. LOccitane en Provence Peony Most of us are unaffected though, able to delight in the fresh, spirited joy of petitgrains citrus pleasures. Este Lauder Private Collection And a little background: pear seems to have originated in western Europe, North Africa and eastwards, across Asia. Now theres an entire harvest of blackberry-garlanded scents, too. EsteLauder Pleasures. Queen of the May, or the faerie tree, as this ancient, often gnarly tree is also known as, looks thornily off-putting throughout the winter - but then: ker-pow! Through history, peony was known for its medicinal powers, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine its still used to treat night sweats, injuries and stomach pains. (Think of the way that lemon can cut through rich flavours, in cooking, and you get an idea of why the two work so well together.) But if youve ever received (or even grown) one of these bulbs (generally at Christmas), youll know what the name means: this trumpet-shaped flower really blooms when the foliage has died down. Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine Rose essential oil can come in the form of rose otto (also known as attar of roses), or rose aboslute. Frdric Malle Une Fleur de Cassie Artmesia absinthium is accordingly a very green, sharp, bitter herbaceous fragrance element; youll find it more usually in mens scents, where it brings balance to floral notes. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness that plant was the Vanilla vine. A third variety, Narcissus jonquil, can also be used, and in one form or another this beautiful ingredient is said to make its way into as much as 10% of modern fragrances - despite the fact that a staggering 500 kilos of flowers are needed to produce a kilo of concrete, or just 300 g of absolue, making it very pricy. Linum usitatissimum): it gives us both linen and linseed (highly nutritious, and also terrific as an oil applied to wooden furniture to keep the elements at bay). DKNY Energising for Women Today, many of us carry a little bag around to munch on during the day, as a (slightly) healthier alternative to sweets. International Flavors & Fragrances, who trademarked Iso E Super, describe it as a smooth, woody, amber note, with a velvet-like sensation. Jovoy Paris Bois (Thats because it also helps digestion, as well as enhancing flavours. Boadicea the Victorious Adoration Dolce & Gabbana The One Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire Aldehydes may be found in natural materials rose, citronella, cinnamon bark and orange rind, for instance but are also a family of synthetic chemicals, formed (heres the science bit) by the partial oxidation of primary alcohols. The key aroma compound in sweet orange oil, meanwhile, is something called d-limonene and its also a sensitiser for some people, meaning it has to be listed (albeit in the teensiest writing) on labels. The daisy gets its name from the old English: days eye because the flowers open up at dawn, and close at dusk. Lush Orange Blossom Goutal Paris Eau du Sud The fruit is the size of an orange, with a yellow-green colour similar to a lemon. When you see opium listed as a fragrance note, it implies something mischievous and mysterious about the perfume itself. During the Roman Empire, huge quantities of frankincense made their way to Rome from Arabia. Funnily enough, its not strictly a member of the lily family at all, though it is also symbolically a wedding flower, and also a funeral flower. Boadicea the Victorious Invigorating Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur With its hints of plum and peach, and a touch of lush green, mangos often to be found alongside floral notes in the fruity-floral compositions which have become so popular in recent years. And expensive, so expensive! Narciso Rodriguez for Her Dior Addict Paco Rabanne Lady Million Rich and heady, tiar is also used to create monoi oil (familiar from many suntanning products), by macerating the flowers in coconut oil. France is still the epicentre of production, though: more and 80,000 kilos of lavender are grown each year. The gourmet food world has just discovered marshmallows, with designer marshmallows becoming available. Well, recently, the third most abundant metal on earth has made an appearance mostly in mens perfumery, so far to add a cooling, metal edge, for instance in the Blood Concept fragrances, but also Creeds Acier Aluminium, which was inspired (so they put it) by the chain mail worn by medieval knights. It may not come as a surprise, though, to discover that this is a synthetic, or fantasy, ingredient rather than something lovely distilled from desserts, puddings or candies. The name? Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb. Creed Orange Spice 19 This tree - native to the Middle East and south Asia but now also blossoming across Europe, Africa and the United States first offers us a froth of white or pale pink blossoms: almond blossom absolute, taken from those flowers, is a soft note with hints of subtle heliotrope, or honey. WebThe common ingredients found in perfume are benzyl alcohol, acetone, linalool, ethanol, ethyl acetate, benzaldehyde, camphor, formaldehyde, methylene chloride and limonene. Yves Saint Laurent Elle. A fantasy note of salt can be used to add tang to marine, woody or even gourmand fragrances. Perfumers, in their wisdom, refer to it as orris but by whichever name, iris/orris is one of the priciest and most important perfume ingredients, worldwide. A Bellini cocktail is a must for many thousands of visitors to Venice, who since 1948 have flocked to Harrys Bar in Venice to sip on their speciality: a cocktail of sparkling white Prosecco and white peach puree. Theres a wide variety of different names for this perfume, including: Patchouli Ethanone Isocyclemone E Ambralux Anthamber Although there are many manufacturing methods, only the IFF product is considered to be Iso E Super. Its extracted by steam distillation of freshly-picked flowers, which must be a gorgeous task. Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme Just threw that in because you never know when it might come in useful in Trivial Pursuit, someday). In fragrance, though, peony is a fresh, soft floral note: uplifting, calming, working brilliantly alongside other floral notes, especially the equally delicately-petalled rose. Guerlain Chant DArome Oakmoss is among perfumers most beloved ingredients: an essential element of fragrances within the chypre family (which you can read more about here), in partnership with bergamot: it anchors volatile notes. Gucci Gucci by Gucci Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta Its pretty unusual to see quinces growing (although the Spanish do use it to make a paste, membrillo, which is served with cheese) but they look half-way between a pear and an apple (to which its related). Yves Saint Laurent Opium. Lavender is thought to have originated in the highlands of India, but today its happy in all sorts of sunny, stony, well-drained spots around the world. The natural oil is also used in the liqueur Chartreuse (with its signature bright yellow-green colour, evoking the flowers of the plant itself), while the stem can be candied. (Just like in baking.) Thierry Mugler Angel, Nobody grinds up metal and adds it to a perfume blend but the genius of perfumers is that they nevertheless have a way of conjuring up hints of iron and steel in a bottle, as an evocative fantasy note. Your memory isnt deceiving you: if youve ever buried your nose in a bunch of these beautiful, delicate blue (or sometimes white or pink) flowers hoping for a whiff of something equally gorgeous, youll have been disappointed: theyve almost no scent at all. So although honeysuckles dried flowers are used in sachets and pot pourri, its mostly a synthetic version youll encounter twining its way through perfume compositions. If any single ingredient can create those effects, its musk. So many sandalwood trees have been cut down in India, largely for production of perfume and incense often illegally harvested, because its such a valuable commodity - that its become endangered. Its delectably intoxicating, in fragrances and perfumers love to blend it with sandalwood, bergamot, clary sage and other floral notes. Its intriguing. As well as occurring naturally, though, benzyl alcohol may also be chemically produced from petrochemical sources. So: its produced synthetically, adding a hint of green sweetness and airiness to fragrance creations. Philosophy Pure Grace Atropa Belladonna. Hugo Boss Femme LEau Fraiche Through our longstanding contacts in the world of perfume perfumers, bottle designers, brand creators, the fashion designers who have their names on some of the worlds bestselling scents we have our finger on the pulse-point of everything thats happening and we are delighted to share it with you here. WebLinalool is a super common fragranceingredient. Chanel Cristalle Este Lauder Private Collection ChanelCoromandel As May swings round, the Crataegus monogynatree bursts into a froth of sweet-scented blooms, which have long been symbolically linked in the Pagan tradition with fertility and sexual abandonment. (Other orchids - obviously not used in perfumery - can stink of rotten meat, or faeces. Captured in a bottle, wisterias as lush and beautiful as when it scampers up the outside of a house or over a pergola, garlanding them with multi-flowered, hanging racemes. ", A heavy, full-bodied, powdery, warm fragrance note, amber oil comes from the Baltic amber tree. The whole tanning process smells repulsive, though, so leathers were treated with oils, musk, civet and ambergris, to mask the smell of the animals skins. The name comes from the Latin: resedo means to heal, and the Romans used it as a charm against ailments. Lime blossom (a.k.a. Smelled neat (weve tried it: really not a good idea), it whiffs intensely of birch tar and leather; only when expertly blended does it soften and seduce, blending well with rose and oud in particular, and acting as an excellent fixative for other notes. His father prayed for Orchis to be restored, but instead the gods transformed him into the flower we know today as the orchid. Bergamot blends well with other aromatics, which is why it is so popular in fragrance.". Diluted, blended, civet morphs into something altogether lustily musky and inviting, adding warmth and radiance to floral scents especially, and working as a fixative. Herms 24 Faubourg Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire, Sweet, juicy, peachily honey-like: nectarines have been dripping their bright fruitiness over quite a few compositions, of late, riding on the popularity of fruity-florals. It has more character than sweet orange; it seems naughtier to me. "The appeal of this material is its complexity and variety depending on the treatment of the plant. Its a special treat and its packed with sunshine. Melvita Orange Blossom Floral Water French Thyme), or Thymus vulgaris, from which most of the essential oil is steam-distilled. Fragonard Fragonard Crabtree & Evelyn Lily THOO (The House of Oud) Wonderly How mysterious is that, as a fragrant ingredient? Miller Harris Le Pamplemousse When it is fresh, it is blackish in color and smells quite foul. French for Lily of the Valley, muguet is one of the three most used florals in perfumery. Its derived from a tree in Central and South America (Copaifera officinalis) and acts as a base note and fixative. Keep scrolling to learn the most common perfume ingredients. 9 Eau de New York "Thanks to new modern chypre fragrances, oakmoss is having a renaissance moment. Britney Spears Believe But whatever the source, theres no getting away from castoreums seriously musky sensuality, which also has a hint of fruitiness. DiptyqueEau de Lierre. Beavers anal glands. They also feature in Houbigants Quelques Fleurs (created 1912) and Lanvins Arpge. Ulrich Lang Anvers 2. Sisley Eau du Soir, In common with balsam of Peru and balsam of tolu, this is an oil tapped from a tree (Styrax benzoin), after deliberately damaging the bark. Byredo La Tulipe Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Essenza 19th Century courtesans in Shanghai used it to dye their underwear a vibrant yellow. Cinnamomum cassia even has cinnamon in its botanical name, and is known sometimes as Chinese cinnamon, or even false cinnamon. Este Lauder Alliage Worth Je Reviens, An aromatic alcohol, benzyl alcohol can be derived from many plants including jasmine, tuberose, wallflower and ylang-ylang. Popular, high-quality oudh is becoming hard to source adds a richness, and. 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