(Series Intro) - Welcome to the “Fave Notes” Series!

Hey guys, Joe A. here with another one for ya'! So, pull up a chair, it’s time to talk shop. Welcome to the Fav. Notes series, where we break down the building blocks of fragrance in a way that’s real, relatable and actually helpful. After sniffing through more bottles than I’d comfortably admit, I’ve learned that notes aren’t just ingredients; they’re the personalities, the attitudes and the emotions behind every scent we love. But they can also be confusing, especially when you’re new, or even when you’ve been doing this a while and everything starts blending together.

That’s why this series exists: to help you understand what you’re smelling and why certain notes hit you in the chest, spark a memory or make you say “Yeah… that’s the one.” Each post breaks the note down Joe Average style; no snooty jargon, no perfumer lectures, just real talk, humor, stories and a digestible breakdown of how the note smells, how it behaves in a fragrance, and why it matters. Whether you're figuring out the difference between citrus types or rediscovering the charm of a classic ingredient, this is your guide.

And the best part? It’s useful for everybody. Beginners get clarity and confidence before buying something wild, and seasoned fragheads get to sharpen their noses and reconnect with the basics that made them fall in love with this hobby. So welcome to the series, fellas. And just a heads-up — the deep-dive individual posts are available exclusively to Gold Members, so you’ll get the full, expanded experience if you decide to join. Dive in, explore, enjoy and as always… Love to hear from ya’!