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Fragrantica Talks: Fragrance Notes We Hate in Perfumes We Love As perfume lovers, we're all probably guilty of avoiding certain fragrances due to a specific "problem perfume note" of ours; those notes or accords that seem to incessantly bother us or stick out too much in a composition. But as Nicola and Adam say in this Fragrantica Talks discussion, there is value in challenging your notions of taste and pushing yourself to explore examples of those problem notes in perfumes you actually enjoy.

There are two fragrances in the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection that can be called "perfumes of the inner circle". I mean the fragrances dedicated to Coco Chanel's close friends, Misia Sert and Arthur Capel, who played a huge role in the fate of an orphan with a strong character, a former cabaret singer and milliner Coco - they are, of course, Misia and Boy.

There is no doubt about it, visiting Esxence is an overwhelming experience. From the fatigue of travelling to the hustle and bustle not to mention the multitude of fragrances a visitor can hope to sniff whilst visiting the expo. The result of all this is a kind of sensory and emotional overwhelm. Despite that, some fragrances and brands stand out immediately, either due to some specific novelty, perhaps a new ingredient, an eye-catching bottle or an unexpected composition.