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Galbanum: A gum resin that imparts a "green" smell.
Gourmand: In perfumery, describes fragrances which evoke food smells, such as chocolate, honey, or fruits.
Gas Chromatograph: It s an instrument for the analysis of organic chemical mixtures. In a spiral ass or metal column, packed with porous material, the various components are separated according to physical properties such as polarity ad vapor pressure. The signals received are amplified and, with the help of a printer, printed onto a chromatogram.
Grasse: It is a town in Southern France, behind the Riviera. The town has a Mediterranean climate, which is well-suited for the cultivation of plants that produce perfume raw materials. For many years, Grasse has been one of the principal centers in the world for the production of perfume materials.
Green: It is the general term for the odors of grass, leaves, stems and so on. Green fragrances exist in many different nuances. They are widely used in perfumery for the purpose of giving special accents to top-notes.
Guaiac (or Gaiac) Wood: The oil is steam distilled from a South American tree that produces the hardest, densest wood known.
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