| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
| Factice - Regular or oversize perfume or cologne bottles filled with a tinted liquid for display purposes only. |
| Fatigue - Odor fatigue results from overlong exposure to an odor, or from smelling too many fragrances at one time. The nose can no longer discern any particular smell. |
| Fixative - The property of a fragrance which prolongs the continuity and life of the odor. A fixative acts by improving, fortifying or transporting the vapors of other perfume materials. |
| Flacon - A word to describe beautifully designed perfume bottles sometimes especially designed for portability. |
| Flat - Lacking in lift, diffusion and distinction. |
| Floral - Fragrance family or type; either characteristic of a specific flower or a blend of several flower notes. |
| Flowery - Possessing a fragrance resembling a flower. Term often used to describe certain aromatic chemicals such as heliotropin, hedione, rhodinol and anistic aldehyde. |
| Forest Blends - Aromatic, woodsy - mossy notes. |
| Fougère - The French word for "fern." Fougère fragrances depend on aromatic chemicals to produce the fern-like notes that combine well with lavender, citrus and coumarin in fragrances for men. |
| Fresh - An invigorating, outdoor or nature-inspired type fragrance with green, citrus notes. |
| Fruity - The impression of full, ripe, edible fruit odors (excluding citrus) within the fragrance theme. |
| Full-Bodied - Well-rounded fragrance possessing depth and richness. |
| Fungal - Odors suggestive of molds, mushrooms and fungi; important notes in muguet fragrances as well as other florals. |
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