Indonesian Patchouli: The Silent Fragrance Star Moldy, muddy, damp, and something you would rather connect with a dark window-less basement. Would you expect one of the most popular fragrance ingredients behind this description? The source of this scent looks quite
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Magnificent Matcha
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An Apple a Day
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Imagine yourself strolling on the sidewalk on a bright spring day. A stranger passes by, leaving a fleeting record of scent for you to explore – an enchanting blend of floral perfumery: neroli, tuberose, ylang-ylang, and magnolia. So far, so
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Powerful and potent. Some choose ylang ylang oil for its soothing and relaxing properties. Others look to it for its romantic, sweet floral aroma. Like many perfumery natural ingredients, ylang ylang has traveled a long way. The Filipino name ilang-ilang