Note
All 1 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
Derived from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, this aromatic ingredient offers a multifaceted sensory experience that sits squarely between woody and gourmand profiles. When encountered in a fragrance, it provides a warm, slightly camphoraceous bite that is immediately recognizable yet remarkably sophisticated. Its scent profile is defined by a deep, earthy sweetness that feels both dry and resinous, often carrying a subtle peppery undertone that tickles the nose upon first contact. In perfumery, this note is prized for its ability to bridge the gap between heavy oriental bases and lighter floral hearts, adding a necessary touch of complexity and structural depth. You will find it most frequently utilized in spicy oriental, woody, and fougere compositions where it serves as a bridge to soften sharper edges or provide a cozy, intoxicating anchor. It functions beautifully as a transitional bridge, elevating a blend with its dry heat while ensuring the overall trail remains elegant, evocative, and timelessly comforting.
1 fragrances · 1 brands · £20.99

Derived from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, this aromatic ingredient offers a multifaceted sensory experience that sits squarely between woody and gourmand profiles. When encountered in a fragrance, it provides a warm, slightly camphoraceous bite that is immediately recognizable yet remarkably sophisticated. Its scent profile is defined by a deep, earthy sweetness that feels both dry and resinous, often carrying a subtle peppery undertone that tickles the nose upon first contact. In perfumery, this note is prized for its ability to bridge the gap between heavy oriental bases and lighter floral hearts, adding a necessary touch of complexity and structural depth. You will find it most frequently utilized in spicy oriental, woody, and fougere compositions where it serves as a bridge to soften sharper edges or provide a cozy, intoxicating anchor. It functions beautifully as a transitional bridge, elevating a blend with its dry heat while ensuring the overall trail remains elegant, evocative, and timelessly comforting.
Prices range £20.99 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.