Would you dare to wear a perfume that smells like soy sauce?

Scented secrets of Korean heritage

Chapter 1

The poetry of hyang soo

Chapter 2

The cosmic elements of the flag

Chapter 3

The forgotten words

Chapter 4

Timeless legacy and the scent of Hanok

Chapter 5

Savory notes and royal resins

YOUR GOAL

Master of Scented secrets of Korean heritage

Ch 5 · Savory notes and royal resins
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Smoky and rich, smoky and rich, Palace resins in a savory mix!

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Aged soy sauce is the secret to a rich, smoky-sweet luxury perfume.

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Royal Resin and the palace birch wood

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Jangdok and the breathing clay jars

elorea Large earthenware jangdok jars sit in a warm, richly textured oil painting

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Fun Fact

Soy sauce perfume: In fine perfumery, aged soy sauce provides a rich, malty, and incredibly complex smoky-sweet note rather than smelling like a kitchen.

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Would you dare to wear a perfume that smells like soy sauce?

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Quiz

What culinary staple does the 'Jang' fragrance pay tribute to?

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How is the Korean pear traditionally served to guests in Korean households?

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Which surprising, savory kitchen note is blended with jasmine and ylang-ylang in the Jang perfume?

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What is the traditional purpose of burning precious resins in ancient Korean royal palaces?

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What is the English name for the sweet, round fruit highlighted in 'Bae Frais'?

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Which precious wood, historic to Korean palaces, is featured in 'Royal Resin'?

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What unique smoky element is used in the Jang fragrance to mimic traditional purification?

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What are 'jangdok,' the large earthenware vessels that ground the Jang fragrance's story?

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