Notes & Accords
Deep dives on specific notes and accords. What ambroxan is doing, why iso e super polarises, what the word oud has come to mean.
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Iso E Super: love it or hate it, where do you stand?
Open community discussion of one of the most polarising materials in modern perfumery. What it does, what it costs, and why some wearers cant stand it after a year.
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Real oud versus synthetic oud, can the average wearer actually tell the difference?
Practical guide on the difference between real oud and the synthetic oud accords used in most niche fragrances, and how to train your nose to spot it.
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What is ambroxan and why does it feel like every modern fragrance has it?
Plain-language explainer on ambroxan, why it dominates 2010s and 2020s mainstream + niche perfumery, and how to recognise it on your skin.
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