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Choosing a Perfume for Different Seasons | Wit & West Perfumes Field Notes Blog

Choosing Perfumes for Different Seasons

 

It is January in Colorado, and today is dark, cold, and snowy. While the chilly weather often inspires productivity, it also sets the perfect scene for me to think about perfume, create it, and write about it. Today, I am reflecting on the changing seasons, our sense of smell, and how wearing perfume can enhance our mood while evoking nostalgic moments tied to the seasons in which they were worn.

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Overview of Fragrance Families in Perfumery | Wit & West Perfumes Field Notes Blog

Overview of Fragrance Families in Perfumery

 

The categorization or classification system for fragrances based on the style or type of fragrance is known in the fragrance industry as fragrance or olfactive families. These fragrance families are determined by the shared olfactory characteristics such as floral, amber, fresh, fougère, chypre, woody and gourmand.

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Iris Enfleurage | The Art of Enfleurage in Perfumery | Wit & West Perfumes

The Art of Enfleurage in Perfumery

 

So, what exactly is enfleurage and how is it used in perfumery? Enfleurage is a French word that comes from enfleurer which means to saturate with the perfume of flowers. The enfleurage extraction method is done using odorless fat (e.g., coconut oil) to capture the fragrance of fresh flowers.
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Cologne vs. Perfume: What's the Difference? | 100% All-Natural Perfumes by Wit & West Perfumes

Cologne vs. Perfume: What's the Difference?

 

The world of perfume can be confusing, especially when there is conflicting information regarding definitions and categorization in perfume. For example, one of the common misconceptions around fragrance is related to cologne and perfume and that cologne is for men while perfume is for women. 

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What is Natural Perfume? | Wit & West Perfumes

What is Natural Perfume?

 

What is natural perfume? Not surprisingly, there is quite an array of misconceptions when it comes to natural perfume and perfume in general.

 

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How to Make Natural Perfume Last Longer | Wit & West Perfumes Field Notes Blog

How to Make Natural Perfume Last Longer

 

One of the comments I hear most often about natural perfume is that they do not last as long as mainstream fragrances. While this is certainly true, there are ways to make your natural (or any) perfume last longer.

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Wit & West Perfumes - Finding the Perfect Natural Perfume

Finding the Perfect Natural Perfume

 

Finding the perfect perfume (whether a natural perfume or not) can be overwhelming. With so many options available, it is understandable not to know where to begin. Whether you already have an idea of what you are looking for or not, it is important to consider several things to help you find a perfume you will love.

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Wit & West Perfumes | Our Origins and How Perfumes Are Made

Wit & West Origins and How Perfumes Are Made

 

In terms of the process for making perfume, it is important to first start with my definition of what perfumery is. For me, perfumery is the language of scent, both an art and a science. 

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Reflections on Perfumery's History | Wit & West Perfumes Field Notes Blog

Reflections on Perfumery's History

 

Beyond its connection to our sense of smell, to better understand the world of perfumery it is worthwhile to discuss its significance from a cultural and historical perspective.

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