Fragrance is the scented oil in perfume and cologne that makes the person wearing it smell good. It also can refer to the scent of a flower, and it’s often used as a synonym for aroma.
A concentrated fragrance material obtained from a natural product, usually through the processes of enfleurage, alcohol extraction or steam distillation. The raw materials are blended to find the proper balance and effect a perfumer desires when creating a fragrance.
An odor reminiscent of aromatic lichens and mosses, primarily oak moss and tree moss, that impart fullness and depth to a fragrance accord. A classic fragrance accord that has enjoyed great popularity through generations.
Perfumes and colognes are generally composed of three structural parts: a top note, which provides the initial, volatile impression and quickly evaporates; a middle note, or modifier, which gives body and character to a scent; and a base note, which adds stability. Perfumes have a range of scents, but they are usually characterized as floral (like jasmine or rose), fruity (like citrus fruits) or woody.
Perfumes are also found in a number of personal care products, including shampoos, soaps and hand lotions. However, the ingredients in many of these are not disclosed to consumers. This is despite the fact that some fragrance chemicals have been linked to serious health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and developmental toxicity and allergic reactions. Moreover, the chemical vapors from some fragrances contribute to air pollution by forming fine particulates in the atmosphere.