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Depth - Refers to a fragrance odor of low volatility with a dimension that is rich and full-bodied.

Diffusion - The ability of a fragrance to quickly radiate around the wearer and subtly permeate the environment.

Distillation - A common technique for obtaining aromatic compounds from plants, such as orange blossoms and roses. The raw material is heated and the fragrant compounds are re-collected through condensation of the distilled vapour.

Dry - A sensation produced by certain perfume ingredients which give a woody, masculine effect.

Dry Down - The final phase of a fragrance – the character which appears several hours after application. Perfumers evaluate the base notes and the tenacity of the fragrance during this stage.

Dysosmia - A distortion or perversion of the sense of smell. It may occur with hyposmia (a relative loss of the sense of smell) or it may occur alone.

Dysosmia - A distortion or perversion of the sense of smell. It may occur with hyposmia (a relative loss of the sense of smell) or it may occur alone.

 

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