Stéphane LE MOAL
Author of Parfum Orient's editorial guides
I write the guides and editorial features on oriental perfumery published on Parfum Orient. The purpose of this library is to help you understand materials, fragrance families, formats, houses and selection criteria before purchasing.
Editorial scope
- oriental and Arab perfumery;
- materials, notes and accords;
- fragrance families and perfume profiles;
- formats, uses, seasons and occasions;
- oriental perfumery houses and ranges;
- selection guides, comparisons and verification of available information.
Our editorial method
- Describe the characteristics of a perfume or material before offering advice.
- Compare products according to consistent criteria: family, notes, profile, intensity, season, occasion and main differences.
- Distinguish verifiable information from information provided by brands, olfactory impressions and opinions.
- Prioritize appropriate institutional or technical sources when the subject is regulatory, technical or related to ingredients.
- Review the content when important information, ranges or data change.
View the editorial method and sources
Main features
- Oriental perfumery library
- Complete guide to oriental perfumery
- Oud and agarwood
- Complete guide to musk
- Fragrance families
- Lattafa guide
- Afnan guide
Author's role
The editorial signature indicates who is responsible for writing the guides. It does not mean that an olfactory observation constitutes a scientific measurement or that brand information has been independently verified in every case. The method and sources used are specified on the dedicated page.
About Parfum Orient
Parfum Orient is the store associated with this editorial library. The content is intended to help you discover, understand, compare and, when appropriate, find a product in the store.