PERFUME 101 | EXPLAINING TERMINOLOGY | COMMON TOPICS & THEMES | QUICK REFERENCE FOR BEGINNERS

[@megshuston2132]

One term that confused me a lot in my early fragrance journey was musk. Before becoming immersed in fragrance land I thought of, and heard, the term used to describe a more animalic scent. Like when you go into the basement and pull out your stored clothes. Like, 'oh, this needs to be aired out. It smells really musky.' Now I understand it to almost be the opposite, a clean fresh scent. That has always confused me and I wonder at where the disconnect between common usage and perfume terminology comes from. Love your videos!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

I agree! Maybe because it sounds so close to musty? And thank you so much for the lovely comment!! 🙏🏻❤️And for stopping by!

[@nele9045]

Hi I’ve been confused by this for the longest time too. From experience and some reading I’ve done it seems to be that musky used to mean more animalic, as musk used to only mean musk from animals (the gland from the musk deer). Now only synthetic musks or vegetal musks are used. While they share some common scent quality with the original animal musky smell, they are lacking the dirty/fecal aspects. They’re “clean musks” for lack of better terminology.

[@megshuston2132]

@@nele9045 right?! and when they 'show' the musk note it is usually pictured with a crystal... go figure!

[@erinborchardt1879]

I literally cannot miss a single one of your videos! I just love them, and your knowledge just shines! I love everything you do!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you SOOoooo much!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@allisonbotts8532]

Thanks Chris! I needed this a couple years ago! This was a great idea! I think perfume is growing in popularity.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!!! I know most of my regular viewers probably didn’t need it but I’ve had a few ppl ask . Thank for stopping by even though you are already a pro! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiewashington17]

Thank you. That's why i have followed you for years. You are true to it, not new to it.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw!!! Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

[@lyndaprather2138]

Through and comprehensive. I expected nothing less! Even if you are familiar with the terms, its always good to have a reminder.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

lol! Aw thx Lynda for stopping by!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@staciashafer9251]

Your knowledge is unsurpassed in the fragrance community! Such a helpful video for many!❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

You are such a sweetie thank you 🙏🏻 ! I’m waiting for your channel now!!❤️❤️

[@lularoelauriehicks7177]

This is really informative and will be so helpful to newer perfume collectors!!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you sweetie! ❤️

[@bice-w9t]

Great video Chris! We only learn from personal experiences, and the help from others who are more knowledgeable than ourselves. I'm like a sponge, always open to learning, refreshing the information I THOUGHT I knew about. I'm sure there are many that are hesitant to ask questions. Take the opportunity subbies, Chris is very well versed and has an expert nose, and exquisite diverse perfume collection😊🙋.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thank you soooo much for the helpful feedback! ❤️

[@MrVoayer]

Fast paced but quite comprehensive crash course of some basic terminology everybody interested in parfumes should know ! Very helpful and valuable indeed. Now, if I may suggest an idea for a future video: make a short video about most popular notes, accords and ingredients and give us some of the best representatives from your collection. Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge and experience ! It as highly appreciated ! Always !

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Oh thank you!!! Good idea!!!!🙌❤️❤️❤️

[@24kgsd]

I love that idea! You made me laugh when you said fast paced because most KZbin videos I listen at one and a quarter or one and a half speed this video I actually had to go down to 3/4 speed so I could listen intently

[@RosemarieHasratian]

Wow!!! Amazing. I had some knowledge but your video was spot on. Thank you. I enjoyed it.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Awesome !! Thank you so much for the helpful feedback!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@poedameron8198]

Thanks for this excellent 101 crash course on fragrance terminology. When I first started on my fragrance journey I had no idea what to look for in a scent or how it smelled on skin as opposed to paper. "Keep up the good Chris."

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thank you so much for the helpful feedback!🙏🏻❤️

[@pamelabasilone5173]

great information for beginners! There is so much about fragrance that most people don't understand. It's good to see someone recognize that and cover some basics.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!!!!🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@cbs0831]

That was a terrific video, Chris! It’s so helpful for the newbie to have this backgrounder to refer back to, well explained in plain but not simple terms, easy to understand but not as if you’re being talked down to. Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thank you for this helpful feedback!!

[@tammyroxanne.]

Hi Chris!! ❤ This will be a great resource for people! I've learned so much from your channel over the years! 😍🥰💕 xo

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thank you so much sweetie!!

[@dennisedelamo8278]

Hello my beautiful Chris! Looking gorgeous as always. Thank you for a great class. ♥️♥️♥️

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hey my dear!!! Hope all is well!!!! ❤️

[@marthamartinez4215]

This is a great idea, sometimes when I’m explaining perfume to my friends and I use terms they’re not understanding what I am saying. Looking lovely as always

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hey there!!!! Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@briellea1601]

Thanks for such a comprehensive explanation of scents!! 💖

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much for stopping by and for the helpful feedback! 🙌❤️

[@ritael-helou5871]

Thank you for this lesson Chris. I found it very informative. A must for perfume lovers! ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw! Thx so much for stopping by!!! ❤️❤️

[@ModestySs]

🙌🙌🙌 Will send this to my boyfriend, too. I got him hooked on fragrances! 😊😃 Thank you for sharing, Chris! 🍄🦔💖

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yay!!! Thank you sooo much for the helpful feedback! 🙏🏻❤️

[@faydrafranklin1352]

Hello Chris, this video was very informative. I’ve been into fragrances for quite some time now, it’s always nice to have a refresher. You look beautiful as always. Thanks for the video ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

w thank you so much for the helpful feedback! 🙏🏻❤️

[@mariezapanta8839]

Hello Chris! Thank you 🙏 so much for this video. Even though I know some things in this lesson 101; still some terms I’ve been reading or hearing can be confusing, and some, I’m too lazy to look up 🤣🤣🤣. I LOVE THIS! I rewatched it 2x before writing this comment. 🥰🥰🥰Also, I’m so excited to get my Vanilla Éclat! 💜💜💜

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thank you so much for the helpful feedback!!!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@LaShanda_divinelyblessed]

Awesome video. You were very informative I learned alot. Thank you for taking the time to delve into this topic

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much for the helpful feedback!!

[@24kgsd]

Information I would like to see in a video: tips and tricks on decanting perfume; how to store fragrance, how long will it be "good"

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you I meant to do a video like that! ❤️

[@Kris.K610]

One thing that surprised me when getting into fragrance was the concept of a 'fantasy note'. Obviously I knew that you don't find rice pudding and bubble gum in the wild, but I was surprised to find that even something like the scent of orchid is a synthetic note😂

[@ThePerfumeNest]

lol! Oh that would have been a good one to include thank you!!❤️❤️

[@gracenight5348]

Thanks my friend. Greatly appreciate this video. Can you do fragrances that are safe to wear to work in the healthcare setting. Not sure if you have done one already❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hey there!!!!! Yes I did one recently (smell Great and Offend No One). Maybe 4-6 weeks ago? Those were some of my go-to scents. Let me know what you think. ❤️

[@alittlebitlaura]

Such a helpful video. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Laura! Thx for stopping by!!❤️

[@Simona_midulcevida]

Great video...we have all had to learn perfume language...:) thanks so much!😀

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Aw thx so much!!!

[@oscardog6719]

Great idea for a video Chris. 😃🇦🇺

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AnneHoughton-g5y]

Terrific idea and well done...necessary for those of us who love fragrances!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!!❤️❤️

[@dianatrif7085]

Very informative and concise video. You look beautiful. 🤗

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you soo much for the helpful feedback! 🙏🏻❤️

[@micheleramirez6769]

Never understood what a fougere was in men’s perfumery. Good refresher!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you sooo much!

[@pinkiemtengenya6744]

I had to learn quickly because I watch quite a few fragrance channels😂😂. The one that used to confuse me is orchid but had to learn that it’s a fantasy note😉😉. In the beginning I used to wonder what barnyard goes with and I got it after some time😂😂. Also learnt this year about gardenia being extracted from other florals, one never stops learning🙏🙏. I think fragcom in general needs its own dictionary cos there are words that just kill me even though I know they are not official English words😂😂. Stay gorgeous🥰🥰

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hey there!! On the job learning right??😂

[@24kgsd]

@@ThePerfumeNestspeaking of learning are there any books you recommend?

[@alanathompson1916]

So excited to get ‘fragrance university” 🎓🎓🎓❤️

[@ThePerfumeNest]

😂😂😂❤️❤️🙌🙌

[@Shoshana_Grace]

I LOVE this!! Thank you!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much for the helpful feedback! 🙏🏻❤️

[@jessicarauch1525]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you for the feedback! 🙏🏻❤️

[@joeyriddle]

Fabulous video!!!

[@IrieAllDay88]

Hi Chris, I usually don't have any problems with your content. The contrary in fact. But this time I felt like I was listening to you on 150% speed 😂. When talking about theory and such it might not be the best idea to run through it. Just a pointer. ❤.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Whoops. Sorry! Thx for the feedback! 😬

[@IrieAllDay88]

@@ThePerfumeNest No problem, Chris. I love your content ❤. By the way, I tried Gioiosa, and you are so right! I like it much, much better than Bianco Latte, which I never really loved by the way. Never got the hype. Indeed, that coumanrin note bothered me as well. Gioiosa is so smooth! Not sure I want a full bottle, though. €300 for a scent profile I am not wowed by....🤔.

[@KarolinaPL06]

Hi Chris, great video for beginners.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙏🏻❤️

[@KarolinaPL06]

@ always ❤️

[@blueskye8980]

Love this ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you!!🙏🏻 ❤️

[@ComeUnboxWithTheresa]

Great Info Chris.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thx for stopping by!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@fragrantlyengaging]

Chris, this is so well done, I am trying to start a channel of my own can I mention your channel on this topic, or is there a link I can provide them with, to go there, I'm a little green well a lot green regarding all of this. I know the terminology but don't want to go into the weeds with this, I you did it so well I couldn't do it like that, thanks😊

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Hello! Thank you sooo much! And congrats! If you have a channel send me a link! I’ll swing by. Of course you can mention me or use anything you need on this video. ❤️❤️

[@jh115]

Hi Chris, have you tried anything from Dapper Fragrances? I must spread the word about this small indie company. I didn't find a sample of Ambrosia Imperial to try but I purchased their ''Inspired by'' Ambrosia Imperial Body Butter and am blown away! I strongly believe in credit where due xx

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you! I haven’t yet. ❤️

[@mariapanell8055]

What were the names of the Dyad candles you were using a while back? Thank you!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Sure! Signed + Sealed and Smoke + Mirrors. I have a 15% discount code if you need one. 😉❤️

[@mariapanell8055]

@ thank you so much, I would love the code. I love your channel!!

[@karuk72]

Thank you for describing animatic and indoles that makes a lot of sense why would anybody want stanky perfume though? So I got a sample of Hermes Twilly and it has white flowers I think but it has a flowery smell that turns to cat pee.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you for the helpful feedback!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️Yes ! Some white florals can turn into something similar to cat pee I agree. Very common complaint. I’m with you about skanky perfumes! 🤣

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

Are you speaking faster in recent videos? 😅 you seem a teensy bit rushed Anyhoo. Great video!!! Thank you ❤

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Yes I actually sped the video up in editing. 🤣😂 Being a Southerner I speak slowly. I’ve had a few ppl ask me to get to the point quicker. 😂 Everyone is in a hurry I guess. 😄

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

@ I knew it! Lol. Since I moved to Louisiana , I’ve now gotten used to the slower talkin’ :)

[@ThePerfumeNest]

@@princessdaaahlingamor5798 right!??😂❤️

[@hayleyhessen6642]

Very useful!...thank you!

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻❤️