Powdery fragrances

Soft, clean, slightly makeup-like. Cosy rather than sharp.

What they smell like

Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
Almond Blossom Soft floral with a marzipan edge. Sweet but not gourmand.
Heliotrope Almond, vanilla and powder. Smells like marzipan and old-fashioned makeup.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Makeup Accord Lipstick and compact powder. Nostalgic or cloying, no middle ground.
Orris Butter The expensive form of iris. Cold, buttery, faintly carrot and violet.
Orris Root Iris root aged for years. Buttery, powdery, unmistakably refined.
Powdery Notes Soft, dusty and cosmetic. The feel of face powder more than any one flower.
Rice Powder Dry, soft and clean. Skin-like and very quiet.
Talc Baby powder. Comforting, clean and slightly retro.
Violet Root Earthy and powdery. Drier than violet flower.