For centuries, perfumers have distilled their knowledge of scent into tiny notes that capture the essence of something. These notes are typically found in alcohols or aromatic oils. In this article, I will break down the individual ingredients and explain how they come together to create one perfect fragrance with your favorite perfume.
Perfume can be a tricky thing to identify, especially when it comes to the notes. It is important to know what each note smells like and how they are created so that you can make your own perfume. Read more in detail here: how to identify perfume notes.
In the scent I chose for this topic, there are over 300 constituents. Fragrances as we know them now are made up of them.
Perfume ingredients are numerous, ranging from organic molecules to synthetic, cost-effective, and ecologically friendly alternatives.
If you’re interested in these elements for perfume production, keep checking back because I’ll be adding to the list as I come across them in fragrances.
List of perfume components
This List of perfume components is going to be updated as more ingredients surface in the perfumes reviewed on fragranspotter.com. Many of them are used in various combinations and a good part of these ingredients are synthetic variations of the original more expensive naturals.
Acetoin
It’s a perfume element made from fermentative bacteria that provides a buttery-caramel taste to the mix.
Amica agave
The component, sometimes known as French tuberose, is used alone or in conjunction with other floral elements such as The blossoming of oranges and iris.
Agrumen
A sort of aldehyde that smells green and musky.
Aldehyde
Natural substances that can be synthetized in synthetic forms.
Amber
A warm, heavy tone with a resinous flavor.
Ambergris
It gives longevity to scents by tying elements together. Synthetic ambroxan is being used to replace the fixative.
Ambrein
The aphrodisiac properties of the sperm whale digestive system are attributed to an ambergris extract.
Ambrette
Ambrette essential oil is obtained from the seeds of the ambrette plant.
Ambroxan
It’s also known as ambroxide, and it’s a component in ambergris perfume that’s used to isolate the odor.
A substance that smells like an odor.
Amyris
A white woody note that may be used as a substitute for Sandalwood.
Pallens Artemisia
Ingredient in a perfume made of aromatic herbs.
Gilead’s Balm
Terebinth extract is a balm made from the leaves of the terebinth tree.
Peruvian balsam
El Salvador is the source of this sweet smell. It has a high allergenic potential.
Bdellium
A tree resin extract from India. It’s also known as myrrh or Frankincense.
Beeswax
Beeswax is a wax produced by bees.
Benzaldehyde
Almond component with a bitter taste.
Benzoin is a kind of benzoin (resin)
Styrax resin is made from the bark of the tree.
Benzyl acetate is a kind of benzyl acetate.
Strawberry extract with a fruity flavor.
Benzyl alcohol is a kind of alcohol.
A clear-profiled solvent with an aromatic odor.
Benzyl benzoate is a kind of benzyl benzoate.
In perfumery, it’s used as a fixative.
Benzyl cinnamate is a kind of benzyl cinnamate.
Fixative often included in oriental scents.
Benzylacetone
Cocoa has a floral component.
Bergamot
A zesty beginning note that is often seen in summer scents.
Beta-Pinene
Pine fragrance with a woody green scent.
Bisabolol
A mild floral scent from German chamomile distinguishes it.
Bourgeonal
Lily of the Valley is a flower that grows in the Lily of the-like floral green with aldehydic overtones.
Brown sugar is a kind of sugar that has
Calone
The component is derived from algae and is utilized in perfumes to provide a sea and aldehyde impact.
Camphene
Alpha-pinene is a synthetic chemical.
Camphor
Camphor laurel has a strong camphor fragrance.
Cardamom
Cardamom seeds, which are often used as a perfume component, have an earthy, nutty aroma with a hint of sweetness.
Carvone
Spearmint has a caraway fragrance.
Cashmeran
Ingredient of the musk indanone chemical scent.
Castoreum
Castor beaver secretion with a heavy musk-leather scent.
Chavicol
Anise or gardenia are used to extract the fragrant compound.
Alcoholic cinnamyl
Cinnamaldehyde is the major component of sweet, spicy, green, and powdered cinnamaldehyde.
Citral
Lemon myrtle or lemongrass extract
Citron
Lemon tree zest is utilized in the introductory notes of perfumes.
Citronellol
Lemongrass or rose have a zesty fragrance.
Civet is a kind of civet that (perfumery)
African civet glandular secretion.
Civetone
Civetone is a safe synthetic Civet substitute (Civet is linked to SARS in the US).
sage clary
Bittersweet scent with hints of amber and hay.
Copaiba
Oleoresin is an oleoresin stimulant.
Coumarin
Tonka Bean is a kind of tonka bean that components provide a vanilla-like scent.
Cyclododecanone
Cyclic ketone is an organic molecule.
Cyclopentadecanolide
In fragrance, Musk synthesized is used.
Cyclopentanone
Jasmine’s forerunner.
Cyperus expresses himself
Herb for water that is green.
Damascenone
Chemicals found in rose ketone.
Damascone
Rose synthetic perfume component with a low concentration.
Deer musk
A persistent odor created by the caudal glands of musk deer.
Diethyl malonate is a kind of diethyl malonate.
Ester is a naturally occurring substance that may be found in grapes or strawberries.
Ethanol
Corn starch is used to make this sort of alcohol.
Estragole
Tarragon is a fragrance component.
Acetate of ethyl
A sweet wine-derived solvent.
Benzoate of ethyl
It has a sweet aroma with a medical undertone.
Butyrate of ethyl
Orange and pineapple are used to make this fruity component.
Maltol ethyl
A perfume of dried fruit with a caramelized sweet undertone.
Ethyl methylphenylglycidate is an ethyl methylphenylglycidate derivative.
The scent is wintergreen.
Eucalyptol
Extract of Eucalyptus.
Eugenol
Cloves were used to create a clove profile.
Everlasting
Evernia prunastri is a plant that grows in the Evernia genus
Oakmoss lichen.
Farnesene
Green apple smell is complex.
Farnesol
Sweet floral notes are prominent in this component.
Filbertone
Compound of hazelnuts
It’s a fixative (perfumery)
In perfumery, it equalizes vapor pressure.
Oil of fragrance
Aroma oils that have been blended from natural or synthetic sources.
Frangipani
The Jasmine of India is a flowery scent.
Frankincense
Aromatic gum resin native to Arabia, resembling myrrh.
Freesia
Galaxolide
An odor of Musk synthesized.
Galbanum
A resin that has an unusual plant-based odor.
Gardenia
Macerated gardenia (tiare) petals in coconut oil. Monoi de Tahiti is another name for it.
Geraniol
It smells like roses. Geranium or lemon has a rosy scent.
Acetate of geranyl
Roses provide a fruity floral component.
Gastronome (fragrance)
Edible elements such as honey and chocolate are used to create this scent.
Mercaptan from Grapefruit
Grapefruit scent that is synthetic.
Guaiac wood is a kind of tree native to South America.
Guaiac tree resin extracts from South America.
Hedione
A gentle jasmine aroma dominates this perfumery scent.
Heliotrope
Floral aroma with hints of sweetness and vanilla. Used in perfumes as a natural or synthetic element.
Heptyl acetate is a kind of acetate.
Flavor of fruit essence.
Distillate of herbs
Floral waters or aqueos products
Acetate of hexyl
Apple and plum extract provide a floral fruity profile.
Hexyl cinnamaldehyde is a kind of cinnamaldehyde.
Essential oil of chamomile.
Hydroxycitronellal
Aroma of citrus and melon.
Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde
Lyral is a soapy smell that is also known as Lyral.
Hyraceum
Cape hyra excretes urine and feces.
Indole
With a flowery character, it’s a synthetic perfume component.
Ionone
Ingredient with a low concentration of roses.
Irone
Iris with a flowery scent.
Super Iso E
Chemically created woody amber with velvet undertones.
Isoamyl acetate is a kind of isoamyl acetate.
Fruity fragrance component found in fragrances created with banana or pear extract.
Isobornyl cyclohexanol is a kind of isobornyl cyclohexanol.
Sandalwood-scented synthetic oil.
Isovanillin
Aldehyde oxidation is inhibited.
Ivy
Jasmine
In both men’s and women’s fragrances, there is a flowery component.
Jasmone
Spicy flowery aroma with jasmine or Honeysuckle fruitiness.
Labdanum
The major element in amber scents, resembling ambergris in certain cases.
Lilial
Aromatic aldehyde is a kind of aromatic aldehyde.
Lily
Lily of the Valley is a flower that grows in the Lily of the
A delicate white floral scent sometimes characterized as sweet, but rather fresh. It is used in Lily of the Valley is a flower that grows in the Lily of the perfumes for women the most.
Lime
linden bloom – lime blossom
Limonene
Citrus smell derived from orange or lemon peel.
Linalool
Coriander, lavender, Honeysuckle, or sweet basil provide a floral pleasant smell with a woodiness.
Menthol
Minty menthol smell derived from mentha extract.
Menthone
Oil that smells like peppermint.
MAcetate of ethyl
A sweet solvent that is often used in nail polish.
Methyl anthranilate is a kind of methyl anthranilate.
Grape extract with a fruity flavor.
MBenzoate of ethyl
The fruit of the feijoa tree has a sweet aroma.
MButyrate of ethyl
Apple or pineapple juice is used to make this fruity component.
Methyl formate is a kind of methyl formate.
Ingredient with etheric properties.
Methyl isobutyrate is a kind of methyl isobutyrate.
Organic chemicals produce a colorless solvent.
Pivalate of methyl
Pivalic acid is a colorless substance.
Propionate of methyl (propanoate)
Ingredient with a fruity, rum-like fragrance.
Monoi
A gardenia smell with a touch of coconut oil.
Muguet
Lily of the Water is a synthetic Lily of the Water from France.
Muscone
Natural musk contains an organic substance.
Musk
Deer musk gland extracts started off as a natural source before moving on to synthetic alternatives.
Xylene de musk.
Natural musk-like synthetic cologne component.
Myrcene
Myrcia-derived semi-synthetic component.
Champa nag champa
Combination of Sandalwood with champark or frangipani.
Narcissus
The scent of white flowers dates back to the dawn of perfumery.
Nardostachys jatamansi is a species of Nardostachys.
Muskroot is another name for Himalayan flower extract.
Nectarine
The scent is sweet, juicy, and delicious.
Nerodiol
Nerol
Neroli and lemongrass combine to create a sweet rose floral smell.
Nerolidol
Aroma of neroli, ginger, or jasmine in the bark.
Oakmoss
Tree lichen extracts with an oriental opening and an earthy drydown.
Ocimene
Mango or curcuma is a fruity flowery ingredient.
Acetate of octyl
Orange extract with a sweet taste.
Olive
Olive extract is an oily liquid extracted from olives.
Orris
An extract from the iris plant
Orris root is a kind of orris.
Ortho-Vanillin
Osmanthus
A Chinese blooming tree with an apricot-like taste and juiciness.
Oud is a kind of incense that (Oudh)
Agarwood resin is a resin extracted from the Agar tree. It’s only found in oriental scents and is quite difficult to come by.
Patchouli
From Malaysia or India, a little bushy white-pink blossom with mustiness, sweetness, and spiciness.
Patchoulol
Extract of patchouli.
Graveolens Pelargonium
African flower, aromatic or odorless.
Butyrate of pentyl
Pear and apricot extracts provide a fruity profile.
Pentyl pentanoate is a kind of pentyl pentanoate.
Apples provide a fruity sweet profile.
Perillaldehyde
Organic component of perilla.
Phellandrene
Isomers with two bonds.
Phenethyl alcohol is a kind of alcohol.
Floral scent that is warm and inviting.
P-Menthane
The scent is reminiscent of fennel.
Pomarose
Rose scent with a fruity note.
Pulegone
Pennyroyal, peppermint, and camphor-like flavoring compounds.
Raspberry ketone is a kind of ketone found in rasp
The scent of red raspberries comes from a natural component.
Redcurrant
Resins
Natural substances derived from trees and plants that are amber in color.
Rhodinol
Geranium or citronella-based alcohol mixes.
Rhubarb
Rose
Through distillation or other extractive techniques, a seductive rose petal extract with powerful perfume is created. Perfumes include several varieties of roses.
Rose de Mai is a May flower.
Rose absolute is another name for rose essential oil.
Rum
Fruity, medicinal, glue-like Phenethyl alcohol is a kind of alcohol. from rum.
Safrole
Perfume from a candy store and the scent of food.
Sandalore
Aroma of synthetic Sandalwood.
Sandalwood
The aroma of wood is soft and pleasant.
Skatole
Orange flower is used to dilute the fecal component.
Thujone
Mint is a characteristic element in wormwood and lilac scents.
Thymol
Ingredient in thyme perfume.
Tonka Bean is a kind of tonka bean that
Base notes of vanilla with cinnamon, almonds, and cloves from Brazilian plants.
Trimethylamine
Fishy odor.
Tuberose
This white floral component has a strong scent.
Celtica Valeriana
Vanilla
Vanilla orchid seed pod extract has a high sweetness level and is becoming more expensive.
Vanillin
The aroma is vanilla.
Verbana
Vetiver
A fibrous grass with earthy-leather overtones that is often employed as a foundation note on its alone or in a mix with other long-lasting accords.
Wiseria
Various fragrances, ranging from musky to sweet, depending on the species.
Wormwood
Cooking herbs are often used to compare this savory herb.
Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang
A heavy sweet-floral aroma that is used in perfumes to create subtleties.
Yuzu
When compared to Grapefruit and orange combos, this has a unique scent.
A-Santalol
Sandalwood oil (55%) plus santalol
B-Santalol
Allspice
Almond
Aloe Vera
Alpha-lonone
Olibanum is another name for it.
Aluminum
Amaretto
Anethole
Trumpet of the Angel
Angelica
Anise
Extract of anise.
Apple
Apricot
Aromatic mixture
Arum lily
Asafoetida
Avocado
Bacon
Capaiba Balsam is a kind of balsam that comes from Brazil.
Bamboo
Banana
Basil
Bay leaf
Belladonna
Bellini
Orange with a sour taste
Locust, black
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
the color of blood orange
Bluebell
Blueberry
Boronia
Camelia
Caraway
Cardamom
Carnation
Caviar
Cedar
Cedarwood
Celery
Chamomile
Cherry
Cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Chocolate
Cinnaamaldehyde
Cinnamon
Dahlia
Daisy
Dandelion
Dates
Datura
Davana
Dill
fruits that have been dried
Driftwood
Greenweed from Dyer’s
Edelweiss
Elacampane
Elder
Elemi
Ethyl salicylate is a kind of ethyl salicylate.
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Fenugreek
Fern
Fig
Fir
Flax
Forget-me-not
Geosmin
Ginger
Goosberry
Grape
Grapefruit
Grass
Grenadine
Guava
Gum resin
Hawthorn
Hay
Heliotropin
Hemlock
Honey
Honeysuckle
Hyacinth
Immortelle
Incense
Ink
Iris
Isoeugenol
Jatamansi
Juniper
berries of juniper
Karo-karounde
Kephalis
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lavender
Leather
Lemon
Lemon verbena is a herb that comes from the lemon verben
Licorice
Lilac
Magnolia
Mandarin
Mango
Marigold
Marshmallow
Melon
Mignonette
Mimosa
Mint
Neroli
Cereus that blooms at night
Oak
Opium
Opoponax
Orange
The blossoming of oranges
Orchid
Diaminobutane Putrescine
Pyridine
Quince
Raspberry
Raspberry
Rosehip
Rosemary
Rosewood
Saffron
Sage
Salt
Oil of Santal (20 percent ).
Seaweed
Sequoia
Spikenard
anise star
Stephanotis
Balsam of Storax
Strawberry
Styrax
Suede
Sugar
Sweet pea
Musk synthesized
Syringa
Taif rose
Tangerine
Tea
Terpinol
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes are a kind of tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalene.
Thyme
Tiare
Benzoin tincture is a mixture of benzoin and other ingredients.
Tobacco
Balsam of Tolu
Balsam of Tolu
Leaf of a tomato
Tonka
Violet
Leaves of violet
Water
flower of the sea
Watermelon
Bay of the West Indies
Wheat
Α-Vetivone
Perfume notes percentage is a term used to describe the percentage of different ingredients in a perfume. Perfume notes can be broken down into top, middle, and base notes. The top note is the first smell that you will experience when you apply the perfume. The middle note is what you will smell once it has been on your skin for some time. And the base note is what you smell after it has been on your skin for a while. Reference: perfume notes percentage.
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