Perfume: Part Two

[The Scent Fairy]

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[Mama Bear]

This is brilliant Gary.. it outlines the different fragrance groups in a simple and completely understandable way.. I LOVE this post! I know that you have hours of work into this one..... there is no way that could just roll off your tongue like so many other beautiful things do.... Gary this is just Awesome, thank you for sharing!

[sparky5693]

A very amazing read. I learned a lot from this. This is information that will help me to understand why I like certain scents. Thank you.

[Mottern Man]

WOW!

That was great. GIVE ME MORE :D

Thanks Gary.

[rick]

That is fabulous ! :cool:
Thanks for the time and effort, Gary.

[moviemaniac]

Thank you very much, Gary for this very informative and well-written text! :D :cool:

[Jim]

Thanks Gary!

[The Scent Fairy]

Now Sparky, if you'd like to learn more about the groups, go to wwwbasenotes.net. Just about every fragrance made for men is reviewed there, as well as a basic engredient profile which will help you identify the things in a fragrance you like. I think this will help you make more informed choices in your future purchases. Once you're able to profile the particular fragrance group you like best, you'll be able to choose them more easily. No more hit and miss.

[The Scent Fairy]

Guys,

I am so sorry. I got so caught up in writing this second part that I completely forgot that I was going to include a basic Fougere formula for those who'd like to try a little blending.

This is what is called a base. These are the basic materials that make up the skeleton, to which the perfumer adds other notes to create the scent that he/she has in mind.

You can add a drop or two to an existing fragrance you may have that needs a little lift. After you do, shake the bottle and let it sit for two weeks to allow your addition to marry with the fragrance. I think you'll see a difference in the character when you try it next.

FOUGERE BASE

Lavender 14 drops
Bergamot 8 drops
Coumarin 12 drops
Rose 5 drops
Jasmine 4 drops
Patchouli 2 drops
Vetiver 10 drops
Rose Geranium 2 drops
Isoamyl Salicylate 3 drops

Most of the essential oils can be gotten at most health shops. If anyone has trouble locating the Coumarin or Isoamyl Salicylate, let me know and I will provide you with the sources where they can be purchased

Of course, with the addition of alcohol, perfumer's grade, it makes a pretty decent fragrance all by itself. Have fun and let me know how you like it.

[madmedic]

This is absolutely amazing:signs107

[bearbeard]

very, very nice!! Is anybody else hungry after reading this?
Makes me want to grab a jar of coffee beans and sniff everything in sight?

[TraderJoe]

Sadly, it’s been out of production for years, and you still may find vintage bottles of it on eBay, and other auction sites. This Caron fragrance is definitely a “babe magnet”. It seems to affect women like catnip does a cat.


Let me know if any turns up - I'm going to need a 55-gallon drum of this stuff :happy001


No really - Thanks Gary, this was an excellent read. Awesome :happy088

[Queen of Blades]

It seems to affect women like catnip does a cat.


My cat doesn't suffer any effects from catnip. :p

Rosemary however does drive her crazy. :rolleyes:

She's odd. :D

ps- great article Gary. Very valuable info.