The NOTEbook

When the weather turns chilly and the skies look dreary, it’s easy to daydream about an escape. It may be tempting to want to run off to a new place, but if your bank account or schedule doesn’t allow for a spur-of-the-moment trip, let your senses be your guide. Scent vacations are a wonderful way to indulge your wanderlust without ever having to leave home. And, it’s even more fun when you can invite some friends or family along! At Noteology, we host fragrance parties in our studio to help those looking for a new adventure to get away without...

In the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India, a flowering plant of the mint family reigns supreme: lavender. For thousands of years, lavender has been regarded for its sweet floral fragrance, beauty, and versatility. Today, lavender grows throughout regions of Europe, Australian, New Zealand, North and South America. The flowers themselves enchant those who see them but its the fragrance that leaves a lasting memory. In ancient Greece and Rome, Lavender was used for religious ceremonies and its name is derived from the Latin “lavare”, meaning “to wash”. Romans used lavender to scent their baths, clothing, hair, and homes. Additionally,...

There are moments when your sense of smell may catch you off guard. The light scent of your child’s hair as you hold them close. The intoxication of exotic spices in your favorite restaurant as you scan the menu. Your love’s cologne. Scent is a powerful part of our human experience and there’s science that shows that it contributes to so much more than just our ability to know the world around us.   How Scent Works When you first detect a smell, it is processed by the olfactory bulb, which starts inside the nose and runs along the bottom...

Love, war, politics, medicine, and perfume. The rose has played a role in all these things and more throughout history and it’s one of our favorite floral scents. In perfumery, the rose shines as a classic note that lends romance, sensuality, and richness to any fragrance. In today’s post, let’s dive into what makes the rose so special - and see why we love using it in our fragrances! By Any Other Name For all of our science fans out there, roses are of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae and grow in a woody perennial bush. Fossils suggest...

As you sip your morning coffee in bed, you catch a hint of your partner’s cologne as he dresses for the day - and your heart skips a beat. Your tummy growls as you pass a bakery, picking up the unmistakable fragrance of warm, freshly baked bread. As your coworker walks by your office, you can’t help but ask, “what is that gorgeous perfume she has on today?” These experiences are all the result of an important component of scent: sillage - and if you’ve never heard of it before (or have no clue how to pronounce it), don’t worry!...