Term	Definition
ABSOLUTE:	Absolute is a highly concentrated fragrance oil produced through a solvent extraction process. It’s a more potent alternative to essential oils, offering a richer and more complex scent profil.
ACCORD:	In perfumery, an accord refers to a group of notes that interact to create a new, complex scent that is more than the sum of its parts.
ANIMAL:	Animal facets describe a specific type of scent profile that was once derived from animal-based materials. Nowadays, synthetic alternatives are widely used to create fragrances with similar characteristics
BASE NOTES:	Base notes are the foundation of a fragrance, providing a deep, long-lasting scent that emerges after the top and middle notes have faded. They’re often described as the ‘dry down’ and contribute to the overall character of the perfume.”
CITRUS:	Citrus notes, derived from oils like lemon, orange, bergamot, grapefruit, or mandarin zest, add a fresh, clean, and invigorating brightness to the top notes of a fragrance.
CONCRETE:	A concrete is a solid, waxy substance extracted from plants using solvents. It’s often further processed with alcohol to create an absolute, a more concentrated fragrance oil.
CORE NOTES:	Middle notes, also known as heart notes, are the core of a fragrance, defining its character and classification. They have a significant impact on the base notes that follow and often feature a harmonious blend of floral and/or fruity elements.
CHYPRE:	Chypre is a classic fragrance family characterized by its mossy, woody base notes. Originally inspired by the scents of Cyprus, chypre fragrances typically combine sharp patchouli and oak moss with citrus top notes.
DISTILLATION:	Steam distillation is a process used to extract aromatic compounds from plants by using steam to vaporize the oils.
EAU DE COLOGNE:	Eau de cologne (EDC) is a fragrance concentration that typically contains 2-5% fragrance oil in alcohol.
EAU DE TOILETTE:	Eau de toilette (EDT) is a fragrance concentration that typically contains 5-10% fragrance oil in alcohol.
EAU DE PARFUM:	Eau de Parfum (EDP) is a fragrance concentration that typically contains 10-20% fragrance oil in alcohol.
ESSENTIAL OILS:	An essential oil is a concentrated, aromatic liquid extracted from plants using steam distillation.
EXTRACT:	Extracts are concentrated versions of natural aromas, obtained either through natural extraction processes or laboratory synthesis. They provide a consistent and sustainable way to capture the essence of a natural source
FOUGÈRE:	Fougère, a French term for fern, describes a fragrance family characterized by its green, herbal aroma. These scents often feature lavender, oakmoss, citrus, and woods, making them popular choices for men’s fragrance
HEADSPACE:	Headspace technology, developed in the 1970s, captures scent molecules from the air surrounding a scented object. These molecules are then analyzed to create a synthetic version of the fragrance.
HESPERIDIC:	Essential oils obtained from citrus fruits are referred to as citrus oils.
MOLECULAR DISTILLATION:	Decolorization is a refining process that removes impurities and discoloration from essential oils and extracts, yielding highly pure raw materials.
MACERATION:	Enfleurage is a traditional method of extracting essential oils from flowers. The flowers are soaked in warm fats, and the oil is then extracted using alcohol.
MATURATION:	Maturation time refers to the period a perfume concentrate needs to age and develop its full character before it can be blended with a base.
NATURAL:	A natural perfume ingredient is one that is derived from natural sources, rather than being synthetically created
OLFACTORY:	Olfactory means pertaining to or connected with the sense of smell
OLFACTIVE FAMILIES:	The fragrance family system is a widely used classification that categorizes perfumes based on their dominant notes. Common families include aromatic, chypre, citrus, floral, fougère, leather, oriental, and woody
PARFUM:	Parfum is the most concentrated form of perfume, typically containing 20-45% fragrance oil in alcohol. It’s a French term that can be used interchangeably with ‘perfume.’
RESINOID:	A concrete is a thick, sticky substance obtained from plant resin by using solvents. It’s a precursor to absolutes, which are highly concentrated fragrance oils.
SILLAGE:	Sillage, a French term, refers to the scent trail left behind by a person as they move, similar to the wake a boat leaves in water.
SYNTHETIC:	Synthetic perfume ingredients are created through chemical processes rather than being extracted from natural sources. They are often used as alternatives to natural ingredients that are expensive or unsustainable.
TOP NOTES:	Top notes are the lightest and most fleeting notes in a fragrance, representing the initial scent you perceive