Field Notes, Vol. 01

The science and craft
of fragrance, explained.

How perfume is actually made, what's really in it, and why. An ingredient encyclopedia and plain-language field guide for anyone curious about the materials behind a bottle of scent.

SPECIMENLOG-014
Aquilaria malaccensis
Oud / Agarwood
ORIGINSoutheast Asia
EXTRACTIONSteam distillation
FAMILYWoody, animalic

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