Sourcing raw materials: the job of the perfume globetrotter
The sourcing of raw materials is an aspect often ignored by the public, yet it is an integral part of the perfume creation process….
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The eau de parfum 555, Magalie’s favorite
With its citrus and amber notes, the eau de parfum 555 is mysterious and bewitching… Magalie from the blog Les découvertes de Magalie Like…
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Oud wood, the ultimate perfume?
Has oud wood become a must-have perfume ingredient? As black gold of perfumers, oud has found its place among noses initiated to its distinctive…
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Ingredients and allergens: how to decipher the label of your perfume?
Whether it is a current trend or a real concern, today we all want to know what our cosmetic products really contain, especially our…
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Musky notes tickle the nose of Jodanelle
The musky notes of this eau de parfum evoke for me the softness, the cotton, the silk, an impression of cocoon in which I…
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Aldehydes: history of a scented revolution
You may not know their name yet, but your nose has certainly smelled them already… Who? Aldehydes, these synthetic compounds with a not so…
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Vetiver, the natural woody elegance
Do you know vetiver, the raw material that you can smell in alõ‘s base note? If its name doesn’t ring a bell, its woody…
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Original perfume, copy, counterfeit: how to find your way?
Creating a perfume requires a lot of work and a certain know-how. So how do you know if the one you have chosen is…
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Honeyed notes in perfumery
Sweet and regressive substance par excellence, honey manages to bring us back to childhood in a few spoonfuls. If its taste reminds us of…
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The history of French perfumery
Before becoming the emblem of French elegance, perfume crossed many borders. Since its arrival in Europe, the art of perfumery has undergone various evolutions,…
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Ïōdé, Priscillia’s latest olfactory discovery
Clearly I am fulfilled by Carrément Belle, its commitments, its values and of course its eaux de parfum, and even more by ïōdé! Priscillia,…
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The tuberose, narcotic charmer
Tuberose is a bewitching white flower that perfumers have learned to tame over the years and interpretations. Behind its apparent innocence lies a true…
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These addictive smells that titillate our brain
Loving the clean smell of freshly washed laundry, the gourmand scent of a cake just out of the oven and the fresh perfume of…
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These talented noses
The history of perfume is made of travels and discoveries, but also and above all of some great perfumers and chemists who have considerably…
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With alõ, Lilie shares her summer perfume
What also seduces me is that alõ is unisex. It also pleases Mr Lilie who finds the fragrance both fresh and soothing! Lilie, from…
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Aromatic notes: a fresh punch
Used since the dawn of time, herbs have made a place for themselves on our plates as much as in our perfumes! These fresh…
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Inspired ideas #3 : change your perfume as you like!
There are those who keep the same essence all their life and the others who like to vary the pleasures according to their desires….
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Bergamot, essence of freshness
Let’s go on an olfactory journey to Calabria to discover a sweet and tangy citrus fruit that has been a favorite ingredient of noses…
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Vanille: Alice’s childhood perfume
Vanille immediately reminded me of a childhood perfume with a sweet smell full of softness. Alice from the Blog de Lice Alice is a…
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Myths & perfume : the power of fragrances
Since its appearance in antiquity, legends and other myths about perfume have been commonplace. Fragrances have always fascinated and intrigued… So much so that…
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The eau de parfum claire ippi patchouli, Aurélie’s favorite
I fell for the eau de parfum claire ippi patchouli, perfect for the upcoming summer! Aurélie, from the blog Les bons plans d’Auré Not…
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Animal notes in perfumery
Powerful and tenacious, animal notes are an integral part of the history of perfumery and have existed since the dawn of time. If they…
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alõ, the marine perfume of Mélie
A fresh and invigorating marine perfume that makes me escape with lightness. I’ve been wearing it ever since I got it without moderation. Mélie…
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Jasmine, the flower with a thousand facets
Jasmine is an emblematic raw material that is used in our gardens and our plates, but also in the composition of our fragrances. This…
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A bouquet of label rose for Camille
Before discovering the smell of label rose I was afraid to be disappointed again and finally, it was a revelation! I felt like I…
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How to conserve a perfume?
Conserve a perfume in the best conditions is a child’s play… But sometimes, it goes against some daily practices. Thanks to a few simple…
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What does natural perfume mean?
In the age of slow cosmetics, of “clean” perfumes and the green trend, natural perfume is also becoming more and more present. But what…
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Balsamic notes: balm for the nose
Very popular in perfumery, balsams and other resins create what are called balsamic notes. Soothing and warm, they coat your fragrances with a soft…
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Olfactory perception: the mechanisms of the sense of smell
Since COVID19, we realized how precious sense of smell was. It is therefore important to understand the well-oiled mechanism that operates between our nose…
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Cedar in perfumery, between power and elegance
Mascot of woody notes, cedar has a dry and resinous scent that titillates our noses. Long confined to functional products, this fragrant wood is…
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