
Understanding Fragrance Science Terminology: Your Informal Guide to Perfume Vocabulary
Navigating the world of fragrance can be just as intimidating as a foreign language exam, but understanding fragrance terms gives you the tools to communicate about fragrances like a pro. Whether you’re chatting with a perfumer, shopping for a new signature scent, or just sprucing up your lingo, building up your perfume vocabulary will change how you shop for and experience perfumes. The core fragrance terms you can’t live without include perfumery basics, fragrance notes, and descriptive fragrance families.