The Odorare Circle

Calabrian bergamot: why so many fragrances start with it

Bergamot opens an impressive number of compositions because it offers a citrus note that is both tangy and slightly floral, difficult to achieve with another citrus fruit. Calabria, in southern Ita...

Eau de Cologne: The History of a 1709 Recipe

In 1709, an Italian perfumer living in Cologne developed a fresh citrus water that would give its name to an entire fragrance family. Its history combines a name that remains famous, Jean-Marie Far...