Rose: The most iconic note in perfumery. It ranges from fresh and dewy to dark and spicy. Key varieties include Rose de Mai (powdery) and Damask Rose (rich/honeyed).
Rosehip: A delicate, floral-fruity note that is greener and more tart than a full-bloom rose.
Reseda (Mignonette): A green, violet-like floral note with a hint of raspberry sweetness.
Rhubarb: A trendy tart, vegetal, and acidic note that provides a "mouth-watering" crispness to modern perfumes.
Raspberry: A sweet, tangy, and jammy fruit note often paired with leather or rose to add a playful "red" vibrance.
Red Currant: A sharp, fruity-green note that is less sweet than other berries.
Resins: A broad category including Amber, Benzoin, and Elemi; these provide warm, sticky, and balsamic depth to the base.
Rice: A savory, nutty, and starchy "skin scent" note that adds a comforting, milky texture.
Rosewood (Palisander): A warm, woody, and floral note that acts as a beautiful bridge between top and base notes.
Rum: A boozy, sweet, and spicy note that adds a sophisticated, "dark" gourmand edge.
Rosemary: A pungent, herbal, and camphorous note used frequently in classic colognes and masculine scents.
Rooibos: A red tea note that is earthy, herbal, and slightly sweet.
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