Why Does Perfume Sometimes Smell Metallic?
Posted by MAIR on Oct 23rd 2025
Have you ever sprayed your favorite fragrance and noticed a faint metallic scent like copper, pennies, or iron instead of the soft floral or warm notes you expected? It can be surprising, even off-putting, but that sharp metallic trace isn’t a sign that your perfume has “gone bad.” It’s actually the result of chemistry, environment, and sometimes, even your skin itself.
1. The Science Behind Metallic Notes
Many perfumes contain natural and synthetic molecules that can car
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Is the Fragrance Industry Still Innovating?
Posted by MAIR on Oct 21st 2025
For anyone who develops fragrance, there’s one phrase that makes your heart sink: “This smells like…”
It’s not that perfumers or creative directors intentionally imitate; it’s that the palette we all draw from is, in many ways, the same. Certain notes sell, certain accords evoke emotion. Consumers, often without realizing it, are trained to seek familiarity with scent.
But familiarity isn’t innovation.
So, is the fragrance industry still innovating, or
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The Difference Between a Chemist and a Perfumer
Posted by MAIR on Oct 16th 2025
When you pick up a fragrance, you’re holding the result of both science and imagination. But who makes that magic happen? Many assume a chemist and a perfumer are the same when, in truth, they play very different yet equally essential roles in the creation of a scent.
The Perfumer - The Artist of EmotionA perfumer, often called a “nose,” is the creative mind behind a fragrance’s identity. They craft olfactory stories using thousands of raw materials both natural and synth
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