A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Chypre - A fragrance family or type - a complex of moss mixed with woods, flowers or fruit odors.

Cilia - Short, hair-like cytoplasmic processes projecting from the free surface of certain cells. They are constantly in a state of motion.

Citrus - Odors from citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, lime, mandarin and bergamot which give fresh, fruity top notes used especially in eau fraiche, classical and men's colognes.

Classic - A classic fragrance can be considered in the same vein as classic literature or architecture. A fragrance that has been widely accepted by generation after generation and has enjoyed popularity for a minimum of 15 years.

Cloying - An odor that is excessively sticky sweet.

Coffee - A gustative that stimulates the sense of taste and smell and was introduced in the men’s fragrance AngelMEN (1996). Coffee contains over 800 aromatic compounds. No two roasted beans have the same odor profile and scientists have yet to discover all of the aromatic molecules in roasted coffee.

Cologne (Classical) - A term reserved for those fragrances which are basically citrus blends and do not have a perfume parent. Modern colognes, however, are often a lighter extension of the perfume.

Cologne (Men's) - Unlike women's colognes, it is similar to the concentration of toilet water, eau de parfum, and in some instances perfume.

Cologne (Women's) - The lightest form of fragrance with a low concentration of perfume oils mixed with diluted alcohol.

Compound - A compound is a completed perfume formulation ready to be used in a product such as perfume, toilet water, etc. The term "composition" and compound are interchangeable.

Concrete - Solid waxy substance obtained by the solvent extraction of plant material, e.g., flowers, bark, leaves, etc. The absolute is obtained by alcohol extraction of the concrete. With the exception of vanilla, natural materials are extracted first with water insoluble solvent to remove the odorous part of the natural material from the water part which makes up most of the plant material.

Coniferous - Cone-bearing trees and shrubs.

Cortex - The outer layer of gray matter of the brain.

 

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