Spicy Materials

Spicy raw materials and bases for introducing warmth, freshness, vibration or depth into perfume compositions.

The family includes very different directions: pink and black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, saffron, clove and aromatic-spicy effects. Some materials are bright and fresh, while others are warm, sweet, woody or slightly medicinal.

How to use spicy notes in perfumery

Spices can work as a top-note accent, as a link within the heart, or as part of a warm amber base. Highly characteristic materials such as eugenol, cinnamon or saffron require particular attention to dosage because they can quickly change the profile of an accord.

Comparison in dilution helps distinguish intensity and nuances. Product pages include the olfactory profile, function in the formula and available technical information.