The origin of the ingredients in perfumes that you may not know

Behind the fragrance is nature that is more beautiful and delicate than you think. When you spray perfume, you feel fresh, soft, deep, or sweet. Ever wondered where those smells come from?

Behind every bottle of fragrance There are many amazing "raw material stories" hidden. Many species come from nature that is farther away than we think. Some scents require thousands of flowers. Some scents take months to get just a few drops of extract.

This article Scent and Sense will introduce you to the key ingredients in perfumes that come from nature and are as charming as their scent.

1. Floral Notes : Fragrance that requires "patience"

Floral scents such as roses, jasmine, and irises are common in romantic and luxurious fragrances.

• 1 kg of roses requires about 3,000–5,000 petals. flower

• Jasmine must be picked at night or early in the morning because it is the time when the fragrance is the best.

• Iris requires a "root", not a flower, and must be kept dry for several years before being extracted.

Extracting the scent from the flower requires a lot of fineness, finesse and patience, so it's no wonder that a good quality floral perfume has a high price and is memorable.

2. Citrus Notes : Natural Freshness

Scents of lemon, orange, bergamot or grapefruit, feel fresh, lively and perfect for starting the day.

The raw materials in this group are often obtained by "squeezing the shell" or distilling the shell with steam to extract the essential oils. Most of them come from cultivation sites in Italy, Spain or North Africa.

The advantage of citrus is that it gives a clear and bright smell, but the disadvantage is that the smell fades quickly, so it is often used in "Top Notes" or the first smell we feel after injection.

3. Woody & Herbal Notes : A scent of calm, stability and depth.

Woody scents such as cedar, sandalwood or patchouli are often warm, charming and intriguing.

• Sandalwood is mainly grown in India and Australia. Plants that are 15 years old or older must be used to achieve a deep, long-lasting scent.

• Patchouli is a leafy plant with an earthy and sweet scent. It must go through a fermentation process before the smell can be extracted.

Herbs such as rosemary, lavender, or sage are also often used in conjunction with fragrant plants. To add freshness and balance.

4. Precious Raw Materials: Amber and Musk

Amber and musk are at the heart of many fragrance formulations because they help the scent last for a long time and give it a warm and luxurious feeling.

• Ambergris or sea amber used to be a rare item obtained from whales, but now "synthetic amber" is used for sustainability and not to overwhelm animals.

• Musk used to be derived from animals such as musk deer, but now it has evolved into a vegan-friendly musk that smells similar but doesn't harm nature.

Scents in this group are often used as "base notes" or scents at the end of perfumes that stick to the skin for the longest time.

5. Nature tells a story, and perfume is the storyteller.

Every ingredient in perfume has a unique background, origin, and extraction method. The scent you spray each day may have originated in a flower field in Bulgaria. tropical forests in Indonesia, or orange groves in Italy.

That's what makes perfume so much more than just a " fragrance ", it's a story from nature that is extracted, nurtured, and passed on through a small glass bottle you hold in your hand.

Therefore, we pay as much attention to the origin of the ingredients as the last smell you can taste.

Every one of our scents is carefully designed to give you a truly natural experience both aroma, fragrance, and fragrance. Feelings and values behind it.

At Scent and Sense, we believe that high-quality ingredients are the heart of a living fragrance. That’s why we are committed to every detail from sourcing and extraction to environmental sustainability ensuring that every drop of our perfume is not only fragrant, but also rich with story and substance.

If you’re looking for a fragrance that doesn’t just evoke emotion, but also reflects values, responsibility, and the beauty of nature, we’re here to craft your signature scent with the utmost care at every step of the journey.