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Composition
How a fragrance is built: notes, raw materials and the way they come together.
November 7, 2026
Iris: the flower that smells of its root
The iris in perfume comes not from the petals but from the root, and that root spends years growing, then years lying in a shed, before it has any scent at all.
November 5, 2026The note pyramid: don't take it at its word
A note pyramid will tell you how a fragrance shifts from morning to night, but it says nothing about what the perfume is made of or how it will wear on your skin. And the part that matters most is hiding exactly where you would never think to look.
October 31, 2026How to read Mosaïque: plum, honey and cocoa
The ten notes of Mosaïque read like a menu for two, but they won't give away the formula, and the most interesting thing about them is the one that isn't on the list.