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Labdanum: An aromatic gum that originates from the rockrose bush (genus Cistus). The sweet woody odor is said to mimic ambergris, and can also be used to impart a leather note.
Lavender Oil: It possesses a dry-fresh, herbaceous odor. It is used in many perfumes, especially in masculine notes.
Leather Notes: These notes play a significant part in the masculine perfumes. Both natural expressions and fantasy interpretations of this theme exist and are used in the perfume industry. Leather notes also play a part in feminine perfumes; for instance, in the chypre family.
Linden: Also called lime-blossom, but this is from the flower of the Linden (Tilia) tree, not the citrus tree that produces limes. French name is Tilleul.
Licorice: A shrub native to Europe and Asia. The roots are used for candy and flavoring, and are said to be 50 times sweeter than sugar.
Light: The quality of not being heavy or dominating, often a synonym of Fresh.
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