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Understanding Olfactive ProfilesIn the world of perfumery and candle making.

An olfactive profile captures the essence of a scent—how it smells, and the mood, memory, or imagery it evokes the moment it reaches your senses.

• Olfactive Family: Scent groupings such as floral, woody, citrus, or gourmand.

  
  

• Olfactive Pyramid: The structural layering of a fragrance, made up of top, middle (heart), and base notes.

So when you see a description like "olfactive profile: creamy, warm, sweet, woody," it describes how the scent smells and the feeling it creates when experienced through the nose.

Kindred vs. Complementary Notes

Kindred scents sit side by side on the fragrance wheel—naturally harmonious and effortlessly blended. Complementary scents live across from one another, creating bold contrast and captivating balance when paired.

Fragrance Note Glossary

Explore the origins, character, and olfactive profiles behind each note. Elevate your candle creations with confidence and creativity.

Apple

Description: Fruity, juicy, crisp, sweet, orchard-fresh

Olfactive Profile: A cheerful and refreshing scent that captures the brightness of freshly picked apples.

Facts: Apples are ancient, symbolic fruits known for evoking harvest time and nostalgia.

Bergamot

Description: Citrus, floral, slightly bitter, bright, aromatic

Olfactive Profile: A zesty, uplifting citrus with green and floral undertones.

Facts: A hybrid fruit from Italy, best known as the key scent in Earl Grey tea.

Bourbon

Description: Warm, rich, woody, sweet, vanilla-toned

Olfactive Profile: Boozy and sweet with oak barrel and soft spice undertones.

Facts: Aged American whiskey known for its deep, caramel scent.

Cedar

Description: Woody, dry, balsamic, grounding, smoky

Olfactive Profile: Adds structure and warmth with a dry, resinous character.

Facts: Long used in ceremonies and perfumery for grounding effects.

Cedarwood

Description: Woody, clean, resinous, soft, slightly smoky

Olfactive Profile: A base note lending calm strength and longevity.

Facts: Extracted from cedar trees and used in rituals and incense.

Champaca Flower

Description: Floral, exotic, spicy, creamy, sensual

Olfactive Profile: Deep tropical floral with incense-like warmth.

Facts: Sacred in Southeast Asia and used in temple rituals.

Cherry

Description: Fruity, sweet, tart, juicy, rich

Olfactive Profile: Candy-like with a touch of almond and dark fruit.

Facts: Often blended synthetically for rich fragrance replication.

Cinnamon

Description: Spicy, sweet, warm, woody, cozy

Olfactive Profile: Comforting with nostalgic heat and powdery sweetness.

Facts: Ancient spice from tropical tree bark.

Citrus

Description: Bright, zesty, juicy, fresh, energizing

Olfactive Profile: Evokes sunshine and clarity, often used as a top note.

Facts: Includes lemon, orange, grapefruit—symbols of vitality.

Coconut

Description: Creamy, sweet, milky, tropical, smooth

Olfactive Profile: Indulgent and vacation-like.

Facts: Derived from coconut milk and flesh.

Coffee Bean

Description: Roasted, rich, bitter-sweet, warm, nutty

Olfactive Profile: Deep and comforting with roasted complexity.

Facts: Contains over 800 volatile aroma compounds.

Cognac

Description: Warm, fermented, boozy, smooth, fruity

Olfactive Profile: Rich, fruity depth with an alcoholic vapor.

Facts: Made from white grapes in France’s Cognac region.

Cucumber

Description: Watery, fresh, crisp, green, clean

Olfactive Profile: Dewy and garden-fresh with cooling softness.

Facts: Composed of 95% water.

Geranium

Description: Green, floral, rosy, citrusy, sharp

Olfactive Profile: Floral with an herbal, bright edge.

Facts: Popular in unisex scents for its uplifting clarity.

Jasmine

Description: Floral, exotic, heady, sweet, narcotic

Olfactive Profile: Opulent and rich; a classic perfumery staple.

Facts: Hand-harvested before dawn to preserve fragrance potency.

Lavender

Description: Floral, herbal, fresh, soothing, clean

Olfactive Profile: Aromatic and calming, with herbal complexity.

Facts: Used in aromatherapy; native to the Mediterranean.

Lemon Peel

Description: Zesty, tart, citrus, bright, energizing

Olfactive Profile: Sharp and slightly bitter with herbal tones.

Facts: Oil is cold-pressed from the rind.

Mint

Description: Cool, green, clean, sharp, refreshing

Olfactive Profile: Energizing and crisp, with a chilling effect.

Facts: Menthol stimulates cold-sensing nerves.

Moss

Description: Earthy, damp, green, musky, grounding

Olfactive Profile: Forest-like with deep, grounding energy.

Facts: Oakmoss is key in classic chypre compositions.

Nutmeg

Description: Spicy, warm, nutty, slightly sweet, dry

Olfactive Profile: Aromatically complex, bridging sweet and savory.

Facts: Once considered more valuable than gold.

Orange

Description: Citrus, juicy, sweet, bright, lively

Olfactive Profile: Sparkling and sunny, uplifting any blend.

Facts: Extracted from the peel, not the juice.

Patchouli

Description: Earthy, musky, woody, rich, slightly sweet

Olfactive Profile: A bold base note known for longevity.

Facts: Popularized in the 1960s, sourced from Southeast Asia.

Peach

Description: Fruity, soft, sweet, juicy, floral

Olfactive Profile: Plush and bright, adds a luscious sweetness.

Facts: Often recreated synthetically to preserve delicacy.

Pine

Description: Woody, green, resinous, crisp, brisk

Olfactive Profile: Clean and invigorating, like a forest breeze.F

acts: Known for its alertness-boosting properties.

Rum

Description: Sweet, fermented, warm, boozy, molasses

Olfactive Profile: Spirited warmth with a caramel undertone. Facts: Originated in the Caribbean from fermented sugarcane.

Sandalwood

Description: Creamy, woody, warm, rich, slightly sweet

Olfactive Profile: Soft and velvety; deeply grounding.

Facts: Prized for centuries in spiritual and perfumery traditions.

Vanilla

Description: Sweet, warm, comforting, creamy, cozy

Olfactive Profile: A universally loved note that adds indulgence.

Facts: Derived from orchid pods.

Winterberry

Description: Fruity, tart, crisp, red, cool

Olfactive Profile: Bright and juicy with holiday character.

Facts: A type of holly known for its festive visual and aromatic appeal.

Which olfactive family speaks to your senses the most—and how will you bring it to life in your next candle?

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