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Welcome to my unique perfume blog! Here, you'll find detailed, encyclopedic entries about perfumes and companies, complete with facts and photos for easy research. This site is not affiliated with any perfume companies; it's a reference source for collectors and enthusiasts who cherish classic fragrances. My goal is to highlight beloved, discontinued classics and show current brand owners the demand for their revival. Your input is invaluable! Please share why you liked a fragrance, describe its scent, the time period you wore it, any memorable occasions, or what it reminded you of. Did a relative wear it, or did you like the bottle design? Your stories might catch the attention of brand representatives. I regularly update posts with new information and corrections. Your contributions help keep my entries accurate and comprehensive. Please comment and share any additional information you have. Together, we can keep the legacy of classic perfumes alive!
Showing posts with label oriental fragrance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oriental fragrance. Show all posts

Monday, June 1, 2015

What are Ambery (Oriental) Fragrances?

Fragrances can be classified by certain olfactive families, or themes, or accords. In this guide I will briefly discuss the various themes.

Ambery Fragrances, formerly known as Oriental: 

The term Oriental was originally used to describe fragrances which are warm, spicy, intense, heady and are the longest lasting type of women’s perfumes. As of July 2021, The Fragrance Foundation and The Council of British Society of Perfumers have both made a decision to stop using “Oriental” as a fragrance descriptor with immediate effect because the term is perceived as Eurocentric and as such is both outdated and derogatory. Henceforth, all fragrances that were once termed as Oriental are now being replaced with the term “Amber/Ambery”, this updated verbiage reflects the inclusiveness, diversity, equity and respect of Asian heritage. The world of fragrance is always evolving and its language should always go along with these changes. 

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