almost soapy aldehyde note. But rose scents weren’t always so varied. Before the introduction of synthetic ingredients at the turn of the 20th century, all perfume came from natural ingredients.

Chanel No. 5 is perhaps the most famous fragrance of all time. Heavy with may rose and jasmine, it was the first perfume to ...

Its intricate yet balanced composition was the first abstract fragrance to employ aldehydes, which impart an airy, effervescent quality. The floral centerpiece, consisting of May rose and jasmine ...

Light, creamy and often with a faint hint of citrus, these are all members of the aldehydes fragrance family. Essentially, they smell ‘natural’ and take inspiration from freshly washed clothes ...