Perfumery Glossary: 60 Terms Decoded
Sillage, projection, drydown, accord, fixative, absolute, fougère — every fragrance term you'll meet, defined plainly and in one place.
— By Anaya Rao · 6 min read
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The Love Co. — A House of Body, Scent & Ritual
The Journal · Issue №1
Wednesday, 02 Sep 2026
Issue 1
Vol. III · MMXXVI
Rituals, ingredients, obsessions.
Everything that shapes how we think about the body — and the love we put into it. Long reads, lab notes, and quiet recommendations from our House.
This month's reading.
8 essays · September 2026
education— 4 min read
Skin pH and Why Fragrance Smells Different On You
Skin pH, sebum, diet, medication and temperature — the real reasons the same fragrance smells different on two people, and what you can change.
By Sweety Jarota · 26 Aug 2026
body mist— 5 min
Fragrance Concentration Explained: Why Body Mist Is 1–3%
Parfum, EDP, EDT, cologne, body mist — what the percentages mean, why higher isn't better, and how concentration...
By Meher Kapoor · 26 Aug 2026
education— 4 min
Fragrance Notes and the Pyramid, Explained
Top, heart and base notes decoded — what each tier does, how long each lasts, and how to...
By Meher Kapoor · 26 Aug 2026
body mist— 1 min
Solid, Spray or Oil: Choosing Your Fragrance Format
Spray, oil, lotion or wash — each fragrance format wears differently. How to choose the right one (or...
By Sweety Jarota · 24 Jun 2026
education— 1 min
Raw Materials A–Z: How a Fragrance Is Built
Saffron, oud, jasmine, sandalwood, amber — the raw materials behind a fragrance, what each one brings, and how...
By Anaya Rao · 24 Jun 2026
education— 1 min
What Is Oud? A Beginner's Guide to India's Favourite Note
Oud is a precious, resinous wood note — warm, deep and slightly smoky, prized for centuries in Indian...
By Anaya Rao · 24 Jun 2026
education— 1 min read
— Long read · education
Olfactive Families Explained: Find Your Scent World
Fresh, floral, woody, oriental — knowing your fragrance family is the fastest way to find scents you'll love instead of guessing bottle by bottle.
By Sweety Jarota · 24 Jun 2026
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The Perfumer's Diary
By The Love Co · The Love Co, TLC
A weekly note from inside the Cleanse Lab. The brief. The failures. The bottle that took fourteen tries. For people who want to know what is in their bath.
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House Letters
By Hemang Jain · Founder, Anadoris
A monthly letter from the founder. On building a body-care house slowly, in public, in India. Sister-brand stories. Supply-chain notes. The small decisions that shape a brand.
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