Perfumery Terms
Fragrance Glossary – Perfumery Terms
Welcome to the Fara London Fragrance Glossary. This guide explains the most common perfume terms used in the fragrance industry. Whether you're new to perfumes or a fragrance enthusiast, this glossary will help you better understand scent notes, perfume types, and the language of perfumery.
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Key Perfumery Terms
Absolute
A highly concentrated aromatic extract obtained from natural materials such as flowers or resins.
Accord
A blend of multiple fragrance notes that combine to create a balanced and unique scent.
Amber
A warm, sweet, and resinous fragrance note that adds depth and richness to perfumes.
Base Notes
The deepest and longest-lasting notes of a fragrance that appear after the top and heart notes fade.
Bergamot
A fresh citrus note commonly used as a top note in many perfumes.
Chypre
A fragrance family combining citrus, floral, and woody notes for a sophisticated scent profile.
Citrus
Fresh and uplifting notes from fruits like lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
Eau de Perfume (EDP)
A perfume with a higher concentration of fragrance oils usually lasts longer on the skin.
Eau de Toilette (EDT)
A lighter fragrance with a moderate concentration of perfume oils.
Essential Oils
Natural aromatic extracts obtained from plants through distillation.
Fougère
A fragrance family featuring fresh, herbaceous, and woody notes.
Gourmand
Sweet fragrances that resemble edible scents such as vanilla, caramel, or chocolate.
Sillage
The scent trail left behind by a fragrance when someone walks by.
Top Notes
The first scent you smell after applying a perfume; usually fresh and light.
Woody
Fragrance notes that capture the scent of woods like sandalwood, cedarwood, and vetiver.
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