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Aroma Chemicals / Bases

Algix

Original designation: ALGIX

An unresolved archival house speciality. Its commercial value is the preserved composition itself; the exact scent direction should be discovered from the lot rather than guessed from the name.

Structural modifierIn stock for direct purchase

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1 g

€9

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Algix

Olfactive character

Structural modifier

In perfumery vocabulary, Algix is associated with complete accord, multi-material, vintage house style, lot-specific, diffusive and structural. Its creative role is a precise modifier for contour, texture and diffusion, giving structure and character to complex accords.

  • complete accord
  • multi-material
  • historical house style
  • lot-specific
  • diffusive
  • structural
Train your nose with this material

At the perfumer’s organ

In the organ, use it to build comparative smelling at several dilutions, enrich historical-formula reconstruction and introduce signature-trace study. As structural modifier, it offers signature rather than mere theme.

  • comparative smelling at several dilutions
  • historical-formula reconstruction
  • signature-trace study

Extraction & expression

A historical base is a finished olfactive composition created as a reusable building block. Rather than imitating one raw material literally, it delivers a complete effect—often the secret architecture behind period perfumery.

Perfumer’s vocabulary

Historical base
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A vintage material for contemporary creation

This 23-year vintage opens a door to another era of perfumery. An uncommon voice from legendary perfumery heritage, made for mature, daring compositions—a scent from the past, ready to inspire something entirely new.

Material registerCatalogue identity and recorded details
Maison Orris reference
MO-005
Historic catalogue name
Calchauvet
Availability
Available
Recorded date
2003-07-23
Register reference
016334
Material type
Historical base / Accord
Physical form
Not recorded
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