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An airy floral aroma with hints of almond. It’s more airy than gourmand, bridging floral and nutty accords.

You can find Almond Blossom in Milk Orchid—exclusively available during our Editions Collection drops.

Plot twist: the natural resin, Amber, doesn't actually have a scent. In perfumery, Amber is an inspired scent that has quickly become a building block of warm fragrances. The synthetic accord often contains Vanilla, resins like Benzoin and Labdanum, and musks, to add an underlying element of sweetness and warmth.

Find Amber in:
Gold Expressive

A synthetic ingredient created to add a woody, ambery element to fragrances.

Find Amberwood in:
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Juice Expressive
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Long-lasting with strong woody and ambery qualities. Adds depth to other notes in a fragrance.

It’s a favorite of perfumer Christelle Laprade. She used it in Milk Expressive to balance out the fragrance’s fluffier, more edible notes.

A warm, woody balsamic with a hint of citrus.

It's often used as a fixative, a Final note that holds a fragrance to the skin and increases its longevity. Also commonly used as a replacement for Sandalwood.

Amyris is one of the Final notes in our Bergamot fragrance. Maker Stephen Nilsen wanted to dry down the fragrance’s blend of bright, tonic First notes with a clean, woody finish.

Often used to give "body" to ambery fragrances, Benzoin is a warm, woody resin reminiscent of Vanilla.

Christelle Laprade, one of our perfumers, compares Benzoin to a favorite blanket that brings comfort and coziness.

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A steaming mug of Earl Gray tea.

The citrus is often used as a First note, and smells bright and bitter with a mild spice.

Bergamot

The sharp, crisp inhale of a hot cup of tea. Adds a refreshing element to a fragrance.

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The rich coziness of your favorite cashmere sweater.

The popular synthetic has an aroma of warm woods and Musk.

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A log cabin or a walk in the woods. Fresh, dry and woody, it adds a soothing, grounding quality to fragrances.

Maker Donna Ramanauskas considers Cedarwood a personal favorite. She admires how the note’s distinct woody, forest scent transports her right into nature.

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Paper Expressive

Warm and sweet, with a Cinnamon-like spice.

Clove Bud comes from dried flower buds of clove trees.

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Sweet, creamy and slightly nutty, it’s used to add a velvety richness and a touch of sun-kissed warmth.

You can find Coconut Cream in Milk Orchid—exclusively available during our Editions Collection drops.

Not unlike the Coconut Water you'd find in your local supermarket, as a note in fragrance, Coconut Water is light, refreshing and slightly nutty.

Velvet Expressive

You might know Coriander by its other name: Cilantro.

Used in both perfumery and cooking, its leaves and stems bring a fresh, lemony aroma, while its seeds offer a warm, spicy, and subtly woody scent.

You can find Coriander Seed in Orris—when we occasionally bring it out of the vault.

The perfect start to any day. A cool, clean glass of fresh Milk.

A fragrance accord is a blend of several ingredients or notes used to create a fuller picture. Milk Maker Christelle Laprade featured this accord in Milk Expressive.

Evokes the light, clean scent of the Cyclamen flower. Typically found in floral and fruity fragrances, where it’s used to enhance other notes.

Find Cyclamen in:
Juice- Personal
Juice Expressive
Juice+ Bold

A spicy balsamic scent with hints of fresh pine and lemon.

Elemi is often used as a fixative, anchoring other notes to the skin that would otherwise fade quickly.

Find Elemi in:
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In aromatherapy, a heavy dose of the scent is used to open your sinuses and soothe your mind. In fragrance—where a significantly smaller portion is used by perfumers—Eucalyptus is a fresh and woody aromatic that usually opens a fragrance.

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Magnolia

The lushness of ripe fig with a creamy, milky softness. It adds a slightly green, lactonic quality.

You can find Fig Milk in Milk Orchid—exclusively available during our Editions Collection drops.

The cozy crackling of a fireplace. Warm, woody and smoky. Will have you reaching for a warm blanket and a good book.

A fragrance accord is a blend of several ingredients or notes used to create a fuller picture. Christelle Laprade, one of our Makers, used Firewood Accord for the blazing finale of Milk+ Bold.

A bitter, sweet and sparkling citrus. Goes well in a cocktail, salad, or the beginning of a fragrance.

Moss Expressive
Gin

Despite its complex name, you won't actually smell much of anything if you hold a bottle of pure Iso E Super up to your nose. The popular synthetic was created to interact with your unique skin chemistry for a one-of-a-kind scent experience. Once on the skin, the ingredient is warm, ambery and woody, but you'll have to try it for yourself to be sure...

You’ll find Iso E Super in many of our Personal Scent Space scents, as well as in the Paper Scent Space trilogy.

The piney, aromatic and invigorating smell of Gin, which is predominantly flavored with Juniper Berries.

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Did you read how Amber isn't actually an ingredient with a scent? That's where Labdanum comes in. This warm, leathery note adds depth to many Amber-based fragrances.

It's also used as a fixative, tethering other ingredients to the skin.

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Leather

A perennial that blooms in spring, Lily of the Valley symbolizes awakening and renewal—a quality it brings to perfumery.

Its scent is a delicate blend of fresh, green, and sweet florals, adding an airy lightness to fragrances.

You can find Lily of the Valley in Orris—when we occasionally bring it out of the vault."

A smooth, buttery scent. It brings a rich, nutty warmth with a hint of sweetness, adding body and coziness.

You can find Macadamia Milk in Milk Orchid—exclusively available during our Editions Collection drops.

A soft, citrus-tinged floral scent with a creamy edge. Elegant and quietly radiant.

You can find Magnolia in Milk Orchid and Magnolia, both available in limited releases as part of our Editions Collection.

A warm, rich, woodsy aroma with a hint of spice.

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W*****y

That creamy air of sweetness. Pairs well with graham crackers, chocolate and a fire.

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Mimosa isn't only a fun brunch cocktail. It's also a bright, yellow flower used in perfumery. Our Mimosa fragrance is an ode to both.

The Mimosa flower is bright, powdery and honey-like with light green facets.

Find Mimosa in:
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Not to be confused with must (that stinky attic smell), Musk is a versatile, synthetic ingredient that usually smells delicately sweet and dry. Used in a vast majority of perfumes, Musk is both a fixative that holds the scent to skin and a rounding note that adds soft balance to the entire blend.

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Gold Expressive

Like Orange Blossom, Neroli originates from the flowers of orange trees. What separates these two notes is their extraction processes, resulting in two olfactory profiles.

Neroli is a light, aromatic citrus with hints of orange and honey. It's often used in white floral scents.

Neroli served as one of Mathieu Nardin’s main sources of inspiration for our Nectar fragrance. He paired the delicate, captivating flower with the bright, juicy Pomelo.

A warm, nutty, sweet spice similar to—yet more subtle than—Cinnamon, Vanilla and Clove.

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Think lush, damp forest floor. It's earthy, green and woody with a hint of bitterness.

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Although Orange Blossom and Neroli both originate from the same place—the flowers of orange trees—these notes have different olfactory profiles. (That’s because they have two distinct extraction processes, creating two distinct ingredients.)

Neroli is a light citrus, while Orange Blossom is a warmer, headier floral with lush green facets.

Orange Blossom is a favorite note of Mathieu Nardin, one of our perfumers. This note takes him back to his childhood in Grasse in the South of France, among the orange trees in his grandparents' garden.

Find Orange Blossom in:
Nectar
Mimosa

Also known as Iris, Orris refers to the root of the iris plant—where the scent can be found.

Orris is also one of the most expensive raw fragrance materials, coveted for it’s earthy, powdery, soft and clean scent.

You can find Orris in Orris—when we occasionally bring it out of the vault.

The deep, smoky and earthy aroma of an incense shop.

You’ll most commonly find Patchouli in our Bold Scent Space fragrances due to its robust nature.

A green, woody citrus from the leaves and twigs of orange trees.

It's found in many fresh fragrances due to its uplifting, energizing quality.

It’s a favorite of perfumer Donna Ramanauskas. The note immediately transports her to lush citrus groves under a warm, vibrant sun.

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Most commonly used as a First note in perfumery—meaning what you’ll smell upon the First spritz—Pink Pepper provides a fresh, spicy warmth with floral undertones. It adds a bright, lively energy to a fragrance’s opening.

You can find Pink Pepper in Bois and Orris —when we occasionally bring them out of the vault.

The tart, juicy scent of puréed raspberries.

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The sweet, nutty scent of oven-roasted almonds.

*No nuts or nut-derivatives ingredients are used. The roasted almond effect is achieved using a mix of non-allergenic ingredients.

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The scent of a Rose varies greatly depending on the color and the region. In our case, think softly-strewn Rose Petals—delicately spicy and distinctly floral.

The note is commonly used in women’s fragrances; however, you might be surprised to hear that it’s a popular choice for men’s (and genderless!) fragrances, as well.

The note immediately takes Maker Jerome Epinette to springtime in the South of France, when roses are in full bloom and their scent fills the air.

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A red, celery-looking vegetable that’s treated more like a fruit in culinary, commonly found in jams, pies and other baked goods.

In perfumery, Rhubarb adds a refreshing green zing to a fragrance.

Juice- Personal
Juice Expressive
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Not just for your spice rack. Saffron is leathery, spicy and lightly-honeyed.

Find Saffron in:
Gold+ Bold
Velvet+ Bold

A popular fragrance note, you've probably smelled Sandalwood before even if you didn't realize it. Next time, look for its classic warm, creamy and rich aroma.

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A sweet, mouthwatering fruit

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A mild nutty, earthy note reminiscent of warm bread.

Christelle Laprade, one of our perfumers, enjoys exploring Sesame both in the kitchen and in perfumery. She uses it to add a toasted element and applied this concept to Milk Expressive, creating a toasted facet reminiscent of s’mores.

Milk Expressive

A lighter take on Musk, Skin Musk is meant to smell like you (but better). The note lays like a second skin, keeping your scent close and balancing out other notes.

You’ll find Skin Musk within the Personal Scent Space, since it helps keep fragrances close to the skin.

A sweet, juicy citrus.

It’s a favorite of Mathieu Nardin, one of our perfumers. To him, Tangerine adds joy and a sparkling energy to a scent.

Tea Blossom has a delicately sweet, airy freshness. It often carries subtle hints of tea leaves, providing fragrances with an herbal quality. It’s commonly used to add a refreshing, bright touch to fragrances.

You can find Tea Blossom in Orris—when we occasionally bring it out of the vault.

A sweet spice similar to Vanilla or Toasted Almond. But Tonka Bean doesn't always call sticky-sweet gourmands to mind due to its more neutral nutty, woody aroma.

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The nostalgic reminder of childhood and the sultry scent of adulthood.

Sweet, warm and versatile, Vanilla can either play a leading role or discretely round out a fragrance thanks to its ability to blend well with other notes.

It’s a favorite of Donna Ramanauskas, one of our perfumers. Vanilla calls to mind memories of baking with her grandmother, who always used the finest ingredients, including real Vanilla Beans, creating a nuzzly aroma that was both playful and cozy.

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Orris

Vanilla is actually an exotic jungle plant with two distinct parts used in perfumery: the pod (Vanilla Bean) and the flower. Vanilla Flower is rich, warm and alluring.

Vanilla Flower is a favorite of perfumer Jerome Epinette. To him, it’s reminiscent of a warm, golden paradise, evoking its tropical landscape, endless sunshine and sweet, sultry aura.

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A more refined, floral interpretation of Vanilla. It adds a creamy, petal-like sweetness.

You can find Vanilla Orchid in Milk Orchid—exclusively available during our Editions Collection drops.

Vetiver varies depending on what part of the world it comes from. Most commonly, we use the Haitian version, which is clean, woody and green.

Mathieu Nardin, one of our artisans, still remembers smelling this note for the first time in a workshop as a young perfumer. He was blown away by Vetiver’s duality—a woody, earthy scent with a fresh facet.

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Fresh fields wrapped in morning dew.

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Magnolia

Different from the Violet flower, Violet Leaf has a green, fresh scent reminiscent of cucumber.

Find Violet Leaf in:
Juice- Personal

Freshly laundered linens basking in sunlight. It’s soft and fluffy, evoking a feeling of coziness.

You can find Warm Cotton in Milk Orchid—exclusively available during our Editions Collection drops.

A smoky wood with a unique crispness.

Maker Jerome Epinette most appreciates the note’s ability to add a layer of sophistication to a fragrance. To him, White Birch is reminiscent of winter ski trips—days spent in the fresh outdoor air and nights spent by the roaring fire at the lodge.

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