Smoke: What a Smoky Scent Smells Like and How Perfumers Make It Smoke notes smell like a campfire, a woodstove or a cup of smoky tea: dry, warm and a little sweet. Here is how perfumers make them and which of our...
Peppermint: What It Smells Like and Where It Comes From Peppermint smells cool, sharp and clean, like a candy cane. Here is how it differs from spearmint, where it grows, and which of our candles use mint.
Pine: What It Smells Like and Where It Comes From Pine smells crisp, green and resinous, like a mountain trail or a fresh Christmas tree. Here is where the scent comes from and which of our candles use it.
Cinnamon: What It Smells Like and Where It Comes From Cinnamon smells sweet, warm and woody, with a gentle spice. Here is the difference between true cinnamon and cassia, and which of our candles use it.
Clove: What It Smells Like and Where It Comes From Clove smells warm, sharp and spicy, with a sweet, woody depth. It is the smell of mulled cider and holiday baking. Here is where it comes from and which of...
Leather: What It Smells Like and How Perfumers Make It Leather in a candle smells warm, dry and smoky, like a worn saddle or an old armchair. Here is how perfumers build the note, its surprising history, and which of...