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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 …

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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