Spices
Potent, aromatic ingredients that sit in top or heart, providing warmth, intensity, or a spicy-sweet accent.
Black Pepper Essence
Key Traits: Herbaceous, vegetal, pine-like, subtle orange twist
Origin: Madagascar
Process: Green pepper berries, steam-distilled
Typical Usage: Top-to-heart accent
Pairing Suggestions:
Elevates Citrus or Woods for a zesty, modern edge.
Adds sharp spice to Leather or Amber blends.
Cardamom Essence
Key Traits: Woody, camphoraceous, green, anisic hints
Origin: Guatemala
Process: Steam distillation of seeds
Typical Usage: Top or heart
Pairing Suggestions:
Pairs well with Citrus or Tea for an exotic twist.
Warms Gourmand bases (Vanilla, Tonka) with subtle spice.
Cinnamon (Bark) Essence
Key Traits: Cinnamic, balsamic, warm, ambery, woody
Origin: Madagascar
Process: Steam distillation of inner tree bark
Typical Usage: Heart to base accent
Pairing Suggestions:
Cozy with Milk Accord, Honey, or Cocoa.
Adds festive warmth to Fruity top notes (Apple, Plum).
Cinnamon (Leaf) Essence
Key Traits: Smoky, clove-like, slightly milder than bark
Origin: Sri Lanka
Process: Steam distillation of leaves
Typical Usage: Heart accent
Pairing Suggestions:
Subtle warmth in Woody or Fern (fougère) compositions.
Blends nicely with Nutmeg, Clove, or Geranium.
Clove Bud Essence
Key Traits: Floral, carnation-like, fruity sweetness
Origin: Indonesia, Madagascar
Process: Steam distillation of dried, unopened buds
Typical Usage: Heart accent
Pairing Suggestions:
Enlivens Citrus or sweet Fruity openings.
Deepens Rose or Amber with a spicy intrigue.
Coriander Seeds Essence
Key Traits: Freesia, pepper, bergamot, lavender nuance
Origin: Moldova, Russia
Process: Steam distillation of ripe seeds
Typical Usage: Top or heart accent
Pairing Suggestions:
Crisp green accent in Herbal or Floral hearts.
Subtle spice in Woody or Resinous bases.
Ginger Extract
Key Traits: Fiery, sparkling, lemony, rooty
Origin: Madagascar
Process: CO2 extraction of dried stems
Typical Usage: Top note
Pairing Suggestions:
Boosts liveliness in Citrus or Green compositions.
Pairs well with Floral or Gourmand for a bright, spicy lift.
Nutmeg Essence
Key Traits: Woody, earthy, peppery warmth
Origin: Indonesia
Process: Steam distillation
Typical Usage: Heart-to-base bridging note
Pairing Suggestions:
Cozy with Vanilla, Tonka, or Cedarwood bases.
Enhances spiced fruit profiles (Apple, Pear).
Pepper (Pink Pepper Leaf) Essence
Key Traits: Carrot, elemi, clove, angelica hints
Origin: Madagascar (steam-distilled leaves)
Typical Usage: Top note
Pairing Suggestions:
Adds playful sparkle to Rose, Peony, or Leather.
Bright twist in Woody or Amber compositions.
Saffron Accord
Key Traits: Warm, spicy, lightly fruity
Creation: Synthetic using Safranal (the principal saffron molecule)
Typical Usage: Heart note
Pairing Suggestions:
Creates a luxurious vibe with Oud, Rose, or Leathery bases.
Subtle exotic flair in Vanilla or Amber blends.
