Fragrance Note Glossary
Deepen your understanding of scent with our fragrance note glossary. Discover the origins, nuances, and profiles of the notes that describe fragrances. Get ready to elevate your candle scent game and impress your friends (maybe?) with your newfound knowledge!
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hazelnut
Description:
gourmand, fruity, nutty, sweet
Olfactive Profile:
A nutty sweetness reminiscent of chocolate praline flavor. Hazelnut possesses a green almond profile, with dried fruits accents.
Facts:
Hazel is a member of the birch family of trees. The common hazel is an important component of the hedgerows that were the traditional field boundaries in lowland England. The wood was grown as coppice. Common hazel is cultivated for its nuts in commercial orchards in Europe, China, Australia and Turkey. The name of the species "Avellana" is derived from Avellino, a region in Italy.
hemp
Description:
aromatic, bright, citrus, lemon, lime, green, vetiver, patchouli
Olfactive Profile:
Strong, earthy, herbaceous and green that can be very tenacious
Facts:
Hemp has the strongest and longest plant fiber in existence, and is one of the fast growing biomasses in the world. It can be grown without the use of pesticides, captures large amounts of carbon, and is adept at removing toxins from the soil its planted in. It's no wonder that hemp has been grown for at least 8,000 years!
hibiscus
Description:
sweet, floral, fruity, citrusy, green
Olfactive Profile:
Hibiscus flowers have a distinct aroma that's sweet, floral, and slightly fruity. It's similar to jasmine with a tangy, citrusy undertone and green quality.
Facts:
Hibiscus is a tropical plant that flourishes in warm and humid climates. The plant is a popular choice for gardens and houseplants in various parts of the world, as its flowers are available in different colors such as red, pink, orange, yellow, and white.
honey
Description:
gourmand, sugary
Olfactive Profile:
An addictive symphony of sugary and balsamic tones. Honey is naturally delightful with an enveloping and comfortable texture.
Facts:
The variety produced by honey bees (the genus Apis) is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people. Honey is also produced by bumblebees or stingless bees. Dating back to over 40 million years before the evolution of man, Honey is the oldest sweetener in the world.
honeydew melon
Description:
fruity, sweet, melon, green
Olfactive Profile:
A sweet fruity melon with a hint of green and floral notes.
Facts:
Honeydew melons are the third most cultivated melon in the world.
honeysuckle
Description:
floral, white flower, creamy, jasmine, orange blossom, salicylic
Olfactive Profile:
A radiant and delicate white floral note. Honeysuckle develops a generous creamy floralcy with salicylic tones, reminiscent of jasmine and orange blossom.
Facts:
The Japanese Honeysuckle is a twining vine with bell-shaped flowers that produce a sweet edible nectar. Flowers and dried leaves are of high medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine. Honeysuckle has become an invasive exotic weed in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and much of the United States.
hydrangea
Description:
floral, green, fresh, aromatic, sweet
Olfactive Profile:
A fresh, sweet floral with hints of clean, camphorous tonalities.
Facts:
This shrub is also a wonderful magnet for honeybees, bumblebees, pollen wasps, and syrphid flies. Its inner flowers are fertile, while the more dramatic outer sepals are sterile. In Asia, giving someone pink hydrangeas symbolizes that you are the beat to their heart.