The Notes Library
The language of scent, from A to Z.
A
Amber
Warm, balsamic, resinous — a candlelit memory.
B
Bergamot
Bright Italian citrus that opens the door.
C
Cedar
Dry, pencil-shaving wood that lends quiet confidence.
J
Jasmine
Indolic, narcotic, unforgettably feminine.
M
Musk
Skin-like and intimate — the breath of a sweater.
O
Oud
Smoky, animalic agarwood — the voice of the East.
P
Patchouli
Earthy and bohemian, with a trace of damp soil.
R
Rose
From Bulgaria to Taif — the empress of flowers.
S
Sandalwood
Creamy Mysore wood — milk, prayer, calm.
U
Ud
An alternate transcription of oud — the same dark heart.
V
Vetiver
Wet roots and rain on warm stone.
Y
Ylang
Tropical, banana-rich floral from the Comoros.
