Note
All 187 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This aromatic spice offers a warm, slightly sweet, and peppery scent that evokes a comforting and cozy atmosphere. Its rich and creamy profile lends depth and complexity to various fragrance compositions, creating a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Often described as both spicy and woody, it brings a sense of warmth reminiscent of freshly baked goods and autumnal spices, making it particularly appealing in gourmand and oriental fragrances. Nutmeg is most commonly found in the warm and spicy fragrance families, where it adds a distinctive character and balances other, more intense notes. It often functions as a heart note, melding seamlessly with florals and deeper resins, but can also be incorporated into the base to enrich the overall texture. When combined with citrus notes or fresh greens, it can add an intriguing twist, providing a delightful contrast that brightens a composition. This versatility makes nutmeg a cherished ingredient for perfumers, evoking feelings of nostalgia, comfort, and warmth in any fragrance.
187 fragrances · 46 brands · £5.96–£96.96

This aromatic spice offers a warm, slightly sweet, and peppery scent that evokes a comforting and cozy atmosphere. Its rich and creamy profile lends depth and complexity to various fragrance compositions, creating a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Often described as both spicy and woody, it brings a sense of warmth reminiscent of freshly baked goods and autumnal spices, making it particularly appealing in gourmand and oriental fragrances. Nutmeg is most commonly found in the warm and spicy fragrance families, where it adds a distinctive character and balances other, more intense notes. It often functions as a heart note, melding seamlessly with florals and deeper resins, but can also be incorporated into the base to enrich the overall texture. When combined with citrus notes or fresh greens, it can add an intriguing twist, providing a delightful contrast that brightens a composition. This versatility makes nutmeg a cherished ingredient for perfumers, evoking feelings of nostalgia, comfort, and warmth in any fragrance.
The top rated options are Lattafa Khamrah (9.2/10), Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (8.9/10) and Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale (8.9/10).
46 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances, Afnan, Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ajmal, Al Aneeq, Al Haramain, Alexandria Fragrances, Arabiyat Prestige and 38 others.
Prices range between £5.96 and £96.96 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.