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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RAISIN

Description:

sweet, fruity, berry, gourmand

Olfactive Profile:

Raisin is sweet and tart with berry and woody nuances.

Facts:

Raisins are said to be an accidental discovery from ancient Persia or Egypt when growers happened upon grapes mistakenly left to dry in the sun.

raspberry

Description:

fruity, red fruit, juicy, creamy, powdery, sweet

Olfactive Profile:

Raspberry offers fruity softness with tart, creamy, and powdery undertones.

Facts:

Raspberry's name is thought to be related to Old English term "rasp," or "rough berry."

red currant

Description:

green, fresh, leaf, fruit, tart, florals, vibrant, bright

Olfactive Profile:

Red currant is vibrant and fresh, with fruity, green and tart notes.

Facts:

Red currant is originally from Western Europe, and is used for a popular French jelly called Bar-le-duc, named after the town it's prepared in.

red wine

Description:

aromatic, gourmand, floral, citrus, fruity, earthy, grape, berries, cherry, plum

Olfactive Profile:

Red wine combines various berries, cherries, and plum notes with fruit, floral, and mineral tones.

Facts:

A ton of grapes can be produced into 720 bottles of wine.

rhubarb

Description:

tart, sharp, refreshing, sweet, fruity, green

Olfactive Profile:

Rhubarb is green and fruity with tart and acidic gourmand qualities.

Facts:

Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, despite its popularity in sweet dessert dishes. So, feel free to count your next slice of rhubarb pies as one of your daily vegetable servings!

rose

Description:

floral, sensual, powdery, romantic, sweet

Olfactive Profile:

The traditional aroma of rose is sweet, floral, and romantic with warm and slightly spicy undertones.

Facts:

The roses most commonly used in perfumery are the Turkish rose, the Damask rose, and the Centifolia rose from Grasse.

rosemary

Description:

aromatic, herbaceous, fresh, camphorated, eucalyptus, woody

Olfactive Profile:

Rosemary has an aromatic, fresh, eucalyptus, and woody aroma that gives freshness with its characteristic herbal and camphorous quality.

Facts:

Rosemary, or Rosmarinus officinalis, is native to the Mediterranean region and is thought to grow better by the sea. The name Rosmarinus is derived from the Latin words ros and marinus, which translate to dew of the sea together.