Notes & IngredientsHow Carbon-Neutral Perfumes Are Made
Explains ingredient sourcing, green extraction, refillable packaging, and verification behind carbon‑neutral perfumes.
Issue №17MayMMXXVI
Scento Journal is the editorial publication of Scento, an independent decant atelier covering niche perfumery, luxury fragrance houses, and the chemistry of scent. The archive holds 53 long-form essays across 6 editorial sections, published in 9 European markets. Written by Scento's editorial team and contributing perfumery analysts, every report cites its methodology and links to first-party data on raw materials, decant economics, and consumer behaviour. New essays publish weekly. The brief stays consistent: clear arguments, original reporting, no affiliate filler.
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Notes & IngredientsCold Press vs Steam Distillation for Citrus Oils
Extraction method shapes citrus oil: cold press keeps bright, true top notes; steam distillation yields cleaner, longer-lasting oils.
Notes & IngredientsHow Perfume Brands Cut Carbon Footprints
Fragrance brands are transforming sourcing, production, packaging, and distribution to cut carbon emissions and reduce waste.
Notes & IngredientsFragrance Blending for Longevity
Blend top, heart and base notes, use fixatives, layer and macerate to extend perfume wear and build long-lasting scents.
Notes & IngredientsTop 5 Extraction Techniques in French Perfumery
Overview of five French extraction methods—enfleurage, expression, steam distillation, solvent and CO2—covering uses, yields and environmental impact.
Notes & IngredientsNatural vs Synthetic Perfume Ingredients
Compare natural and synthetic perfume ingredients: scent evolution, longevity, cost, and why hybrids balance depth and performance.
Notes & IngredientsEvolution of Perfume Extraction Techniques
History and comparison of perfume extraction techniques — enfleurage, distillation, solvent and supercritical CO2 methods.
Notes & IngredientsHow Ancient Trade Shaped Mediterranean Fragrances
How ancient trade in resins, spices, and local botanicals shaped Mediterranean perfumery and modern scent traditions.
Notes & IngredientsSandalwood Scarcity and Ritual Practices
Sandalwood's collapse is forcing ritual change, threatening artisans, and pushing consumers toward plantation or synthetic substitutes.
Notes & Ingredients10 Rare Ingredients in Artisan Perfumes
Ten rare natural perfume ingredients and their scents, origins, harvest challenges, and value in artisan perfumery.
Notes & IngredientsWhy Oud Is a Wedding Favorite in Middle Eastern Traditions
How oud shapes Middle Eastern weddings—bridal rituals, bukhoor, gifting, and the scent’s cultural and spiritual meaning.
Notes & IngredientsHow East Asia Blends Local and Western Fragrance Styles
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean perfumers fuse traditional Asian ingredients with Western techniques to create subtle, modern fragrances.