The Odorare Circle

Synthetic molecules in perfume: what are they used for

A synthetic molecule is not a cheap substitute for a natural ingredient: it is a tool that the nose uses to achieve an effect that no single plant can produce. Iso E Super, ambroxan, and ethyl malt...

Ambergris: What It Really Is

Ambergris, the amber of "oriental" fragrances, and ambroxan refer to three completely different things, yet perfumery terminology has confused them for decades. This article distinguishes between t...