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Rose in Perfumery: Beyond Romance and Fragility

Rose is often reduced to romance and fragility, but the flower has thorns, strength and many different characters. Discover how mmoire reinterprets it through Steel...

Understanding perfume terms: a guide to fragrance language

Learn the full language of fragrance, from musky and aquatic to fougère and amber, and understand how perfumes are described, built and experienced today ...

Why do some perfume notes fade faster than others?

Learn why some perfume notes last longer than others, how top, middle, and base notes develop over time, and how your skin chemistry and scent...

Pepper in perfume: how spice adds tension and structure

In modern perfumery, pepper is used for structure: it creates an illusion of warmth, it stays close to the skin and connects freshness with depth....

Blue Monday - Scent as emotional shelter

Perfume can serve as a subtle emotional support, especially on days like Blue Monday, providing calm, balance, and mental clarity. Certain fragrance notes, such as...

Amsterdam experience city guide - festive edition

Discover our favorite holiday plans in Amsterdam and get inspired for the festive season with cultural must-sees, cozy dinner spots, creative workshops and atmospheric bars....

Why ‘masculine notes’ aren’t masculine: the origins of modern perfume stereotypes

For centuries, fragrance transcended gender, with no scent deemed strictly ‘masculine’ or ‘feminine.’ Over time, social norms and marketing created rigid labels. Now, boundaries are...

Green Perfumes: time to touch some grass in niche fragrance

Discover the rising trend of green perfumes, with fresh, leafy, and earthy scents that bring nature and calm to your daily routine. ...

Skin Chemistry: Why does perfume smell different on my skin than on others?

Can perfume smell different on your skin? Discover how your unique pH, oils, hormones and body temperature shape each fragrance differently. ...

Pheromone perfume: What is ISO E super?

Discover the allure of ISO E Super, the cult-favorite molecule behind skin scents, minimal perfumes, and the "you but better" fragrance revolution. ...

Why can’t I smell my perfume? Olfactory fatigue explained

Wondering why you can’t smell your own perfume? Learn how olfactory fatigue causes nose blindness and discover tips to enjoy your fragrance again. ...

Citrus in perfume: The notes behind summer’s freshest fragrances

There are many molecular ingredients that seem to strengthen pheromones, but one ingredient that stands out in this niche is Ambroxan. In this blog we...

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