Musk
A strong sweet and savory-smelling substance secreted by a male musk deer for scent marking its territory and mating. Prohibited in its natural form due to overhunting and inhumane harvesting and substituted by a synthetic version for perfumery, body care, and incense.
A quarterly guide presented by Twisted Lily in hopes of inspiring you as we share our thoughts and ideas both in and out of the fragrance category.
OLFACTORY
WARDROBE
The holiday season is an ideal time to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a fun getaway. Wherever you decide to go, be sure to pack the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Wardrobe Sets for Him and Her to make picking your scent a breeze. A tropical getaway in a crisp linen shirt would be perfectly paired with Aqua Universalis. All bundled up while hitting the slopes? Stay cozy with the warmth of Oud Satin Mood.
COZY UP THAT DECOR
Staycation? No problem. Bringing in the surrounding fall vibes to our apartments and cottages could be effortless, yet incredibly rewarding. Using fragrances and color trends as accents could make your place feel new again. A coffee table tray, change of curtains, and a new Culti home fragrance will set the right mood for the season to come.
A TASTE OF HOLIDAY
Wine and dine your way through the holiday season. ‘Tis the season for comfort food -- hearty dinners, family feasts, and belly-filling desserts. Indulge in warm and comforting fragrances, like 1969 by Histoires de Parfums with flavorful notes of peach and vanilla, cardamom, mouthwatering dark chocolate, and coffee. We promise it won’t add inches to your waist but will satisfy a sweet craving.
PERFUMES NOTES TO KEEP YOU COZY
Sandalwood
An aromatic creamy type of wood, unlike many other types of fragrant woods, sandalwood retains its fragrance for decades. Extremely expensive due to overharvesting, used in perfumery and incense making.
Agarwood (Oud )
A dark, resinous substance, formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected with a type of mold, highly valued due to its rarity and usage in incense burning and high-end perfumery. Text
Vanilla
A spice derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla. Sweet, cozy, and comforting, with a cookie-baking-like aroma. Used mostly in baking, coffee, and perfumes.
Cardamom
A sweet resinous spice with a slightly bitter aftertaste and rich aroma. Originally found in India, cardamom makes its way across the world, to be used in cuisine, coffee, and fragrances.
Chocolate
A deep and rich gourmand note, rather bitter than sweet, has a buttery aroma and is produced from cocoa trees that grow in the tropical rainforests. The complex scent of chocolate comes from a blend of about 600 various compounds, and its value and quality are related to unique and complex flavors.
PERFUMES NOTES TO KEEP YOU COZY
Musk
A strong sweet and savory-smelling substance secreted by a male musk deer for scent marking its territory and mating. Prohibited in its natural form due to overhunting and inhumane harvesting and substituted by a synthetic version for perfumery, body care, and incense.
Sandalwood
An aromatic creamy type of wood, unlike many other types of fragrant woods, sandalwood retains its fragrance for decades. Extremely expensive due to overharvesting, used in perfumery and incense making.
Agarwood (Oud )
A dark, resinous substance, formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected with a type of mold, highly valued due to its rarity and usage in incense burning and high-end perfumery. Text
Vanilla
A spice derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla. Sweet, cozy, and comforting, with a cookie-baking-like aroma. Used mostly in baking, coffee, and perfumes.
Cardamom
A sweet resinous spice with a slightly bitter aftertaste and rich aroma. Originally found in India, cardamom makes its way across the world, to be used in cuisine, coffee, and fragrances.
Chocolate
A deep and rich gourmand note, rather bitter than sweet, has a buttery aroma and is produced from cocoa trees that grow in the tropical rainforests. The complex scent of chocolate comes from a blend of about 600 various compounds, and its value and quality are related to unique and complex flavors.
