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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jasmine
Description:
floral, powerful, sweet, animalic
Olfactive Profile:
Jasmine's elegantly curved leaves and delicate white petals provide a floral, sweet, and slightly animalic fragrance. The fragility of this flower's blooms contrasts with the astonishing power of its scent.
Facts:
Jasmine is a genus of plants in the olive family, Oleaceae. There are over 200 species of jasmine, including both deciduous and evergreen varieties, but the most commonly grown species is Jasminum officinale.
juniper
Description:
gin, aromatic, fresh, powerful, crisp, camphor
Olfactive Profile:
Juniper is a woody conifer with an aromatic, fresh scent and a slightly camphorous, gin-like character.
Facts:
Juniper has a rich history in mythology and folklore. It was believed to have protective and purifying properties and was often used to ward off evil spirits in ancient times. In herbal folklore, juniper is symbolic of fertility and love.