Why Ingredient Proportions Matter More Than Adding More Notes
When an accord sounds dull, muddy or just plain off, beginning perfumers often reach for…
How to Build a Simple Two-Material Perfume Accord
An accord is a union of materials made to work together as one. The two-material…
Top, Heart, and Base Notes: A Practical Beginner View
Try out this simple exercise. Pick three different materials that are known to have very…
How to Smell a Fragrance Material Without Rushing the First Impression
As you’ve experienced, a fragrance material can smell quite different in the first few seconds…