Mace: A spice derived from the shell of nutmeg, offering a warmer, more delicate peppery aroma.
Magnolia: A creamy, waxy, and lush floral with a subtle lemon-tinged sweetness.
Maltol / Ethyl Maltol: The synthetic substance responsible for the smell of cotton candy and toasted sugar.
Mandarin Orange: A sweeter, juicier, and more floral citrus than a standard orange.
Mango: A tropical, lush, and peachy fruit note that adds a succulent ripeness.
Marigold (Tagetes): A bitter, herbal, and pungent floral used to add "bite" to green compositions.
Marshmallow: A soft, sugary, and powdery gourmand note.
Melon: An aqueous, fresh, and sweet note common in 90s-style aquatic fragrances.
Mimosa: A powdery, honeyed, and yellow floral note that smells like sunshine and pollen.
Mint: Ranging from peppermint to spearmint, it provides an instant cooling, camphorous sensation.
Moss (Oakmoss): A cornerstone of the Chypre family providing an earthy, damp forest-floor aroma.
Muguet: The French term for Lily of the Valley, offering a fresh, "clean" green floral scent.
Musk: Originally animalic, now primarily synthetic (White Musk), this note provides a sensual skin like warmth and acts as a fixative to make scents last longer.
Myrrh: A resinous, balsamic, and slightly spicy note with a "dusty" or medicinal quality, often used in oriental and incense heavy perfumes.
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