Notes
Fragrance notes
What 479 perfume notes smell like, sorted by family. Open one to see the fragrances that list it and the notes it usually comes with.
Beverages 8
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Rum
Sweet sugarcane liquor, with warm woody barrel, caramel and slightly boozy facets.
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Cognac
Sweet, warming brandy with dried fruit, oak barrels and a faint grape-like richness.
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Whiskey
Sweet, boozy grain with oak, caramel, smoke and a warm barrel-aged richness.
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Champagne
Chilled sparkling wine: fizzy, fruity, yeasty and lightly sweet.
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Red Wine
Tart, dark-fruity and boozy, with grape skins, tannins and a faint sourness.
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Absinthe
Bitter green herbs with dry wormwood, anise-like sweetness, and a sharp medicinal edge.
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Gin
A crisp gin-and-tonic scent: dry juniper, citrus peel, herbs and a faint alcoholic bite.
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Amaretto
Sweet almond liqueur, with cherry-pit bitterness and a warm, sugary finish.
Citrus 32
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Bergamot
Bright, tart citrus peel with a light floral, slightly bitter tea-like edge.
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Lemon
Sharp, zesty lemon peel and freshly squeezed juice, bright and tart.
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Mandarin Orange
Sweet, juicy citrus peel with a soft, sunny orange scent.
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Grapefruit
Sharp, juicy citrus peel with a tart, bitter freshness and a faint sulfurous edge.
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Orange
Juicy, sweet citrus peel with a sunny, lightly tangy freshness.
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Neroli
Fresh bitter-orange flowers with citrus peel, green leaves, light honey, and a faint clean-metal edge.
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Citruses
Bright, tangy fruit peel with juicy sweetness and a sparkling, zesty freshness.
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Lime
Sharp, juicy citrus peel with a tart, slightly bitter green freshness.
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Tangerine
Sweet, juicy orange peel with a bright, slightly tart freshness.
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Petitgrain
Fresh crushed citrus leaves, with bitter orange peel, green twigs and a lightly floral edge.
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Bitter Orange
Sharp, tart orange peel with a green, slightly bitter zestiness.
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Amalfi Lemon
Bright, tart lemon peel and freshly squeezed juice, with a sunny, slightly sweet zestiness.
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Blood Orange
Juicy sweet orange peel with a tart, berry-like tang and a faint bitter zest.
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Yuzu
Tart, bitter citrus peel with a bright, zesty freshness and a faint floral edge.
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Calabrian bergamot
Bright tart citrus peel, lightly floral and bitter, like a lemon-orange with a green edge.
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Citron
Sharp, bright lemon peel with a drier, slightly bitter rind scent.
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Sicilian Lemon
Bright, tart lemon peel and freshly squeezed juice, with a sunny, slightly bitter zestiness.
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Pink Grapefruit
Tart, juicy grapefruit peel with a sharp, bitter citrus sparkle.
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Sweet Orange
Juicy fresh orange peel and sweet citrus flesh, bright and sunny.
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Lemon Verbena
Bright crushed lemon leaves, clean citrus peel, and a soft herbal sweetness.
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Pomelo
Bright, juicy citrus peel with a sweet grapefruit-like bitterness and a faint dry pithiness.
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Clementine
Sweet, juicy orange peel with a gentle tang and a fresh, sunny brightness.
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Italian Lemon
Bright, tart lemon peel with a sunny, sparkling freshness.
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Sicilian Bergamot
Bright, tart citrus peel with a light floral, slightly bitter edge.
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Lemongrass
Sharp, lemony, green and grassy, with a dry herbal edge.
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Lemon Zest
Sharp, bright lemon peel with a bitter, sparkling freshness.
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Kumquat
Bright citrus peel, sweet-tart juice, and a faint bitter green edge.
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Tunisian Neroli
Fresh bitter orange blossom with green leaves, citrus peel, and a lightly soapy floral scent.
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Sicilian Orange
Juicy sweet orange peel and fresh-squeezed orange juice, bright and tangy.
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Brazilian Orange
Juicy sweet orange peel, bright and tangy with a lightly bitter zest.
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Litsea Cubeba
Sharp, juicy lemon peel with a green, slightly peppery edge.
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White Grapefruit
Tart, juicy grapefruit peel with a clean, slightly bitter citrus freshness.
Flowers 70
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Rose
Soft, fresh flower petals with a sweet, honeyed scent and sometimes a light lemony edge.
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Lavender
Clean, herbal purple flowers with a cool, slightly camphor-like freshness.
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Lily-of-the-Valley
Fresh, dewy white flowers with a soft green, slightly soapy sweetness.
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Violet
Soft, sweet flower petals with a powdery, slightly earthy freshness.
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Iris
Soft face powder, cool earth, violet petals and a faint carroty root scent.
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Ylang-Ylang
Sweet, creamy tropical flowers with a banana-like richness and a faint spicy edge.
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Geranium
Green, rosy leaves with peppery, minty and lightly citrusy freshness.
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Freesia
Fresh, dewy flowers with a light peppery sweetness and a clean, airy feel.
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Peony
A dewy pink flower scent, soft, fresh, slightly rosy, and often touched with a green crispness.
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Magnolia
Creamy, lemony flower petals with a soft, slightly sweet freshness.
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Heliotrope
Soft, sweet powder with almond-like, vanilla-like floral warmth.
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Osmanthus
Apricot skin, ripe peach, soft leather and sweet white flowers.
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Orchid
A soft, creamy floral scent with hints of sweetness, powder, and sometimes fruit.
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Carnation
A soft flower scent with a peppery, clove-like spice and a faint sweetness.
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Bulgarian Rose
A rich, fresh red-rose scent with soft honey, lemony brightness and gentle spice.
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Mimosa
Soft, fluffy yellow flowers with a sweet, powdery scent, like warm pollen and clean skin.
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Turkish Rose
A rich, fresh rose scent with soft sweetness, lemony brightness, and a slightly spicy warmth.
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Lotus
A light, watery flower scent with soft sweetness, green freshness, and a faintly powdery feel.
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Cyclamen
Fresh, watery flowers with a clean, airy, slightly green sweetness.
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Damask Rose
Rich, fresh rose petals with a honeyed sweetness, soft spice, and a faint lemony brightness.
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Lilac
Sweet, airy spring blossoms with a cool green, slightly powdery scent.
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Hyacinth
Sweet, dewy spring flowers with green stems, a cool earthiness, and a slightly spicy edge.
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Narcissus
Sweet green flower petals with hay, honey, and a faintly earthy, animal-like warmth.
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Water Lily
A cool, watery floral scent with soft petals, gentle sweetness, and a clean pond-like freshness.
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May Rose
A rich, fresh rose scent with soft honey, fruit and a faint spicy warmth.
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Chamomile
Warm herbal tea with apple-like sweetness, hay, and a slightly bitter green edge.
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White Rose
Soft fresh rose petals with a dewy, lightly green and powdery sweetness.
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Cherry Blossom
A soft, airy floral scent with a faint almond-like sweetness and a clean, powdery feel.
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Champaca
Rich, sweet flower petals with creamy fruitiness, warm spice, and a slightly tea-like depth.
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Hibiscus
Tart, cranberry-like fruitiness with a soft, sweet tropical-flower character.
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Peach Blossom
A soft, airy flower scent with a hint of green leaves, fruit skin and almond-like sweetness.
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Myrtle
Fresh crushed green leaves, eucalyptus, camphor, and a faint sweet herbal warmth.
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Apple Blossom
Fresh apple peel, delicate white petals, and a light, airy sweetness.
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Vanilla Orchid
Soft, creamy white flowers with a faint sweet vanilla-like warmth.
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Taif Rose
A deep, honeyed rose scent with lemony freshness, soft spice, and a warm petal-like sweetness.
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Lime (Linden) Blossom
Sweet, honeyed tree flowers with a soft green, slightly powdery scent.
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Moroccan Rose
A deep, sweet rose scent with honeyed, slightly spicy petals.
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Hawthorn
Soft, sweet blossom with a powdery, almond-like warmth and a faintly creamy floral smell.
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Cotton Flower
Clean laundry, soft powder, faint sweetness, and a light airy floral smell.
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Red Rose
Fresh cut red roses: soft petals, green stems, and a lightly sweet floral scent.
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Passion Flower
Sweet tropical fruit, soft flowers, and a light green freshness.
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Sweet Pea
A light, sweet flower scent with airy green freshness and a soft honeyed feel.
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Wisteria
A soft, sweet purple-flower scent with a faint green, honeyed freshness.
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Almond Blossom
A soft, sweet white-flower smell with a faint almond-like, powdery warmth.
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Wildflowers
A fresh, green mix of soft petals, stems and lightly sweet meadow air.
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Rose Water
Fresh, dewy rose petals with a light watery sweetness.
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Tincture of Rose
Soft fresh rose petals with faint leafy sweetness and a light alcoholic lift.
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Pink Peony
A fresh, dewy floral scent with soft rosy petals and a faint fruity sweetness.
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Clover
Sweet green grass, soft wildflowers, and a faint honeyed hay scent.
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Wild Rose
Fresh, airy rose petals with a lightly green, dewy scent and a soft fruity sweetness.
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Tea Rose
A fresh, airy rose scent with green leaves and a faint lemony brightness.
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Tulip
A faint, fresh spring-flower smell with watery green stems and a soft sweetness.
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Costus
Dirty hair, damp wool, old leather and earthy roots, with a warm animal-like edge.
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Pear Blossom
Delicate sweet pear, airy white petals, and a faint fresh-green crispness.
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Tobacco Blossom
Sweet, creamy white flowers with a soft honeyed warmth and a faint leafy tobacco touch.
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Night Blooming Jasmine
A powerful sweet white-flower smell with green, honeyed and slightly animal-like facets.
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Blue Lotus
A soft watery floral scent, slightly sweet and green, with a warm hay-like undertone.
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Plum Blossom
A delicate rosy-white floral scent with soft fruity sweetness and a faint almond-like warmth.
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Grasse Rose
A deep, velvety rose scent with honey, fruit, and a faint green freshness.
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Bourbon Geranium
Green, rosy and slightly minty, with a lemony, leafy edge.
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Rose Geranium
Fresh crushed green leaves with a rosy, lemony scent and a faint peppery edge.
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Poppy
A soft, powdery floral scent with a faint sweetness and a clean, airy feel.
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Tuscan Iris
Soft, cool violet-like powder with earthy, woody, carrot-like undertones.
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Black Rose
A deep, velvety rose scent with dark, earthy and slightly spicy shadows.
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Black Orchid
A dark, velvety flower scent with sweet, fruity, earthy undertones.
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Cistus Incanus
Dry, warm herbs with faint resinous sweetness, peppery spice and a tea-like edge.
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Rock rose
Warm, sweet, resinous and slightly leathery, with dry herbal and amber-like facets.
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Bellflower
A light, watery floral scent with soft green freshness and a faint sweetness.
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Chinese Osmanthus
Sweet apricot and peach skin, with soft white flowers and a faint suede-like edge.
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Camellia
A soft, dewy white-flower scent with gentle sweetness and a clean, powdery feel.
Fruits and nuts 62
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Peach
Juicy ripe peach flesh with soft fuzzy skin and a sweet, creamy fruitiness.
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Black Currant
Tart dark berries with green crushed leaves and a faint sharp, catty edge.
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Raspberry
Sweet, tangy raspberry jam with a bright berry-candy edge.
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Pear
Juicy, crisp pear flesh with a light sweetness and watery freshness.
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Apple
Crisp, juicy apple flesh with a sweet-tart, fresh green peel smell.
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Pineapple
Juicy ripe pineapple, sweet-tart and tropical, sometimes with a bright candy-like edge.
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Plum
Juicy ripe plum, sweet-tart purple fruit with a jammy, sometimes wine-like richness.
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Coconut
Sweet, creamy coconut flesh with a milky, slightly nutty warmth.
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Almond
Sweet marzipan, creamy nuts, and a faint cherry-like warmth.
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Litchi
Juicy sweet tropical fruit with a rosy, lightly tart freshness.
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Apricot
Sweet, juicy stone fruit with a soft peach-like flesh and a faint tart skin.
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Melon
Juicy ripe cantaloupe or honeydew, sweet, watery, and lightly green.
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Strawberry
Sweet, juicy strawberry candy with a creamy, jammy fruitiness.
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Fig
Creamy green leaves, milky sap, and softly sweet ripe fruit.
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Green Apple
Crisp, tart apple flesh with a watery green peel and a hint of sour sweetness.
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Red Berries
Sweet-tart berry juice, like crushed raspberries, strawberries, and currants.
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Cherry
Sweet, juicy red fruit with a candy-like, sometimes almondy edge.
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Rhubarb
Sharp, tart green fruit with a juicy, slightly rosy bite.
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Mango
Juicy ripe mango flesh: sweet, tropical, peachy and slightly resinous.
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Passionfruit
Tangy tropical fruit juice, sweet and juicy with a bright, slightly green tartness.
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Blackberry
Juicy, dark berry sweetness with a tart, jammy edge and a hint of green leaves.
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Juniper Berries
Crisp, dry pine needles with a peppery, slightly bitter gin-like freshness.
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Red Apple
Crisp, juicy apple flesh with a sweet peel and a faint tartness.
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Hazelnut
Creamy toasted nuts with a sweet, slightly cocoa-like warmth.
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Watermelon
Sweet, watery melon flesh with a crisp, cool, slightly green freshness.
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Pomegranate
Juicy, tart red fruit with a sweet, slightly wine-like tang.
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Fig Leaf
Crushed green leaves with a creamy, milky coconut-like softness and a slightly bitter sap scent.
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Red Currant
Tart, juicy red berries with a sharp green edge, like crushed currants.
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Bitter Almond
Sweet marzipan and cherry kernels, with a sharp, slightly bitter edge.
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Nectarine
Juicy ripe nectarine, sweet peach-like flesh, soft floral skin and a faint tang.
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Dried Fruits
Sweet, sticky raisins, dates and figs, with a dark jammy warmth.
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Blueberry
Sweet, juicy berry skin with a jammy, slightly tart fruitiness.
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Coconut Milk
Creamy coconut flesh with a soft, sweet, milky richness.
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Pistachio
Creamy roasted nuts with a green, slightly sweet, buttery smell.
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Guava
Sweet, juicy tropical fruit with a green, slightly tart edge, like pear and strawberry together.
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Cucumber
Cool, watery green freshness with a crisp peel-like bite.
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Grapes
Sweet, juicy purple fruit with a jammy, wine-like tang.
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White Peach
Juicy, soft peach flesh with a sweet, creamy skin-like fuzziness.
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Tropical Fruits
A juicy mix of ripe mango, pineapple, passion fruit and other sunny, sweet fruit.
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Wild Berries
A juicy, tart-sweet mix of ripe berries, like crushed blackberries, raspberries and currants.
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Kiwi
Tart, juicy green fruit with a sweet tropical tang.
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Big Strawberry
Sweet, juicy ripe strawberry with a candy-like, slightly creamy edge.
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Cranberry
Tart red berries with a sharp, juicy sweetness, like cranberry juice or sauce.
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Quince
Tart golden fruit, between pear and apple, with a lemony, slightly rosy sweetness.
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Banana
Sweet, creamy ripe banana with a soft candy-like fruitiness.
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Granny Smith apple
Crisp green apple, tart juice, and a sharp fresh peel-like bite.
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Chestnut
Warm roasted chestnuts, softly sweet, nutty, woody and slightly smoky.
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Carrot
Dry, earthy, slightly sweet root with a powdery, woody seed-like smell.
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Sour Cherry
Tart, juicy red cherry with candy-like sweetness and a faint almond-pit bitterness.
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Papaya
Sweet, juicy tropical fruit with a soft melon-like richness and a faint musky edge.
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Wild Strawberry
Sweet, juicy strawberry with a tart, leafy freshness and a hint of candy.
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Coconut Water
Light, watery coconut flesh with a clean, subtly sweet tropical freshness.
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Black Cherry
Dark, sweet cherry fruit with a tart edge, like cherry syrup or liqueur.
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Almond Milk
Creamy, sweet almond with a soft milky, slightly marzipan-like warmth.
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Carambola (Star Fruit)
Juicy, tart tropical fruit with a watery freshness, like green apple mixed with citrus.
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Olive
Green, bitter olive flesh with a smooth, fatty oiliness and a faint woody dryness.
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Walnut
Rich, slightly bitter nut flesh with dry woody shells and a faint oily sweetness.
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Pumpkin
Sweet cooked squash with creamy, earthy warmth, often like pumpkin pie.
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Mirabelle Plum
Sweet, juicy yellow plum with a honeyed, slightly tart skin and jammy warmth.
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Mushroom
Damp earth, fresh white mushrooms, and a faintly nutty, savoury smell.
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Candy Apple
A crisp apple coated in hard, sugary candy, with a bright fruity sweetness.
- Moepel Accord Creamy, woody sweetness with a ripe fig-like fruitiness and a faint caramel warmth.
Greens and herbs 44
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Tobacco
Dry cured leaves, warm smoke, honeyed sweetness, and a slightly bitter, earthy edge.
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Black Pepper
Dry, crackling peppercorn heat with a woody, slightly citrusy smell.
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Mint
Cool, sharp, sweet-green leaves with a clean, mouth-freshening bite.
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Sage
Dry, green and peppery, like crushed sage leaves with a camphor-like freshness.
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Rosemary
Sharp, green, camphor-like herbs with a dry, piney freshness.
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Violet Leaf
Crushed green leaves, cucumber peel, wet grass, and a cool metallic edge.
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Basil
Crushed fresh basil leaves: green, peppery, slightly sweet and minty.
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Galbanum
Crushed green stems, snapped leaves, piney resin and a bitter earthy tang.
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Clary Sage
Aromatic green herbs with a dry, slightly sweet, tea-like warmth.
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Juniper
Dry, crisp pine needles with a peppery, gin-like freshness and a slightly woody edge.
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Artemisia
Bitter crushed herbs, dry hay, camphor and a sharp green medicinal edge.
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Thyme
Warm, dry crushed kitchen herbs with a sharp, camphor-like edge.
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Tea
Freshly brewed tea leaves: dry, green, slightly bitter, airy and faintly smoky.
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Green Tea
Dry tea leaves, grassy steam, and a faint bitter freshness.
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Immortelle
Warm dried herbs, maple syrup, honey, hay, and a faint curry-like spice.
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Marigold
Sharp, green and bitter, like crushed marigold leaves with a dry, fruity floral edge.
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Angelica
Green and herbal, like celery and damp earth, with peppery, musky warmth.
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Black Tea
Dry, tannic brewed tea with woody bitterness, faint smokiness, and a warm leafy sweetness.
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Davana
Sweet crushed herbs with a fruity, tea-like warmth and a slightly woody, balsamic edge.
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Grass
Freshly cut lawn, crushed green stems, and a faintly damp, earthy sharpness.
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Hay
Dry sun-warmed grass, sweet straw, herbs and a faint tobacco-like warmth.
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Tarragon
A sharp green herb scent with sweet anise and a faint peppery bite.
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Mate
Dry green tea, bitter herbs, hay and a faint smoky sweetness.
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Seaweed
Briny ocean air, damp rocks, dried kelp and a faint iodine-like tang.
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Wormwood
Bitter green herbs, crushed leaves, dry grass, and a sharp medicinal edge.
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Cannabis
Sharp crushed green leaves, dry hay, resin, and a faint smoky, skunky edge.
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Peppermint
Cool, sharp crushed mint leaves with a clean, sweet, mouth-freshening tingle.
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Ivy
Crushed dark green leaves, damp stems, and a slightly bitter, airy freshness.
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White Tea
A light, clean tea scent with soft green leaves, gentle sweetness, and a faint floral dryness.
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Rice
Warm steamed rice with a soft, milky, slightly sweet grain smell.
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Fern
Cool, crushed green leaves with damp earth, bitter herbs and a faint woody dryness.
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Tomato Leaf
Crushed tomato leaves and snapped stems: sharp, green, bitter, and slightly earthy.
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Oregano
Sharp, green, peppery dried herbs with a warm, slightly medicinal bite.
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Green Grass
Crushed lawn grass and snapped green stems, damp, sharp and lightly earthy.
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Black currant leaf
Sharp crushed leaves with tart blackcurrant, green stems, and a faint catty tang.
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Wheat
Warm, dry cereal grains with a faint nutty, hay-like smell that can suggest fresh bread.
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Marjoram
Warm, sweet green herbs with a peppery, slightly woody edge.
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Aloe Vera
Watery green leaf, cool cucumber-like freshness, and a faintly bitter plant sap scent.
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Palmarosa
A fresh, rosy scent with lemony grass, soft sweetness, and a hint of geranium.
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Calamus
Dry, bitter-green and woody, like spicy roots, damp reeds and a faint medicinal sweetness.
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Matcha Tea
Dry, grassy green tea with a soft bitter edge and a faint creamy, powdery warmth.
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Shiso
A crisp green herb with minty, basil-like freshness and a faint spicy, citrusy edge.
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Jasmine Tea
Fresh brewed tea scented with sweet white jasmine flowers, lightly green and softly floral.
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Buchu or Agathosma
Sharp green blackcurrant leaves, mint, camphor and a faint medicinal berry tone.
Musk, amber and animalic 23
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Musk
Soft, warm, clean skin with a powdery, slightly animal-like warmth.
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Amber
Warm, sweet resin, vanilla-like softness, dry woods and a faint salty skin warmth.
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Leather
Warm, dry animal skin with smoky, woody and sometimes slightly sweet tones.
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White Musk
Clean warm skin, soft laundry, powder, and a faint sweet warmth.
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Ambergris
Warm, dry, salty skin with a faint sweetness, like sun-warmed driftwood and clean animal fur.
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Ambroxan
Dry, warm wood with clean musk and a faint salty sea-air touch.
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Ambrette
Soft, sweet, slightly fruity musk with a warm, skin-like warmth.
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Suede
Soft, velvety leather with a warm, slightly powdery feel.
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Milk
Creamy, soft sweetness with a warm, slightly buttery, sometimes caramel-like smell.
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Civet
Warm, musky, slightly fecal animal fur, becoming soft and floral when highly diluted.
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Castoreum
Warm worn leather, dry wood, smoke and a faint animal-like sweetness.
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Tolu Balsam
Sweet, warm tree resin with cinnamon-like spice, vanilla softness, and a faint balsamic medicinal edge.
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White Amber
A soft, clean warmth with gentle sweetness, skin-like musk and a faint woody glow.
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Beeswax
Warm honey, candle wax, soft wood and a faint animal-like richness.
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Carrot Seeds
Dry, earthy and slightly sweet, like crushed carrot seeds with a woody, rooty edge.
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Natural Musk
Warm, sweet, powdery and animal-like, with a soft, skin-like richness.
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Black Amber
Dark, warm resin with smoky wood, soft sweetness, and a slightly musky animal warmth.
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Cashmere Musk
Soft, warm, clean skin with a powdery, slightly woody, laundry-like warmth.
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Black Musk
Dark, warm, powdery sweetness with a soft animal-like skin scent.
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Skin
Warm, clean human skin with soft musk, saltiness, and a faint animal warmth.
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Truffle
Damp earth, mushrooms, garlic and a deep, savoury animal-like richness.
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Crystal Amber
Dry, warm amber with a smooth woody, slightly mineral sweetness.
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Ambrettolide
A soft, clean, slightly sweet musk with creamy, pear-like and faintly floral warmth.
Resins and balsams 20
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Labdanum
Warm, sweet resin with dry herbs, amber-like richness and a faint leathery smoke.
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Benzoin
Sweet, warm tree resin with vanilla-like softness, spice, and a faint smoky balsamic smell.
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Incense
Dry, smoky aromatic wood with a resinous, church-like warmth.
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Frankincense
Dry, lemony tree resin smoke with a peppery, woody warmth.
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Myrrh
Warm, dry tree resin with bitter herbs, smoke, and a faint medicinal sweetness.
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Elemi
Fresh lemon peel, piney incense, and a light peppery resin warmth.
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Amberwood
Dry, warm, smooth wood with a soft amber-like warmth and a hint of cedar.
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Resins
Sweet, warm tree sap with incense-like smoke, spice and a slightly medicinal darkness.
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Styrax
Sweet, warm tree resin with smoky leather, vanilla, cinnamon and a faint medicinal edge.
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Opoponax
Sweet, warm resin with a honeyed, balsamic scent, like myrrh softened by vanilla.
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Peru Balsam
Sweet, warm tree resin with vanilla-like richness, cinnamon spice, and a faint leathery smokiness.
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French labdanum
Warm amber, dry herbs, leathery resin and a faint animal-like sweetness.
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Siam Benzoin
Sweet, warm tree resin with vanilla-like softness, gentle spice, and a slightly smoky, balsamic richness.
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Birch Tar
Burnt wood, campfire smoke, tarred leather and a sharp medicinal edge.
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Mastic or Lentisque
A crisp green resin scent, like pine needles, fresh herbs and slightly peppery tree sap.
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Cade oil
Acrid wood smoke, tar, leather and burnt pine needles.
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Copaiba balm
Warm, soft tree resin with a peppery, woody, slightly sweet smell.
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Spanish Labdanum
Sweet, dark resin with warm amber, dry herbs, leather and a faint smoky edge.
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Copahu Balm
Soft, woody tree resin with a warm, peppery, slightly sweet balsamic scent.
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Copal
Warm, piney tree sap with a sweet smoky, lemony-resin smell.
Spices 35
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Vanilla
Sweet, warm vanilla pods with a creamy, sugary, slightly woody smell.
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Tonka Bean
Warm vanilla, toasted almond, hay and a hint of sweet spice.
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Cardamom
Warm, sweet peppery spice with a cool, slightly lemony freshness.
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Pink Pepper
Bright, dry peppery sparkle with a rosy, slightly fruity bite.
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Saffron
Dry, leathery spice with hay, warm skin, and a faint medicinal bitterness.
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Cinnamon
Warm, sweet, woody spice with a dry, slightly peppery bite.
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Ginger
Warm, zesty ginger root with a peppery bite, lemony freshness and faint sweetness.
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Nutmeg
Warm, dry, slightly sweet spice with a woody, peppery edge.
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Cloves
Warm, dry, sweet-spicy cloves with a peppery, medicinal edge.
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Pepper
Dry, sharp, tickly spice with a woody warmth, like freshly ground peppercorns.
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Coriander
Crushed coriander seeds: dry, peppery, lemony and gently woody, with a faint herbal warmth.
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Coffee
Dark roasted coffee, bitter and toasty, with a warm, slightly burnt sweetness.
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Madagascar Vanilla
Sweet, creamy vanilla with a warm, slightly woody, caramel-like richness.
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Anise
Sweet, spicy and liquorice-like, with a cool herbal edge.
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Cumin
Warm, dry, nutty spice with a sweaty, slightly animal-like edge.
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Bourbon Vanilla
Sweet, creamy vanilla with a dark, slightly woody, rum-like warmth.
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Star Anise
Sweet, warm licorice with a peppery, slightly woody spice smell.
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Licorice
Dark, sugary root with anise-like sweetness, soft spice, and a faint medicinal bitterness.
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Caraway
Warm, peppery and slightly sweet, like crushed rye bread seeds with a fresh herbal edge.
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Bay Leaf
Dry green herbs with a peppery, slightly medicinal warmth, like a simmering stew.
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Sichuan Pepper
Dry, citrusy pepper with a bright tingle, like crushed peppercorns and grapefruit peel.
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White Pepper
Dry, sharp peppery heat with a clean, woody, slightly earthy edge.
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Cacao Pod
Bitter dark chocolate, dry earth, roasted nuts and a faint green fruitiness.
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Pimento
Warm, dry spice with clove-like sweetness, peppery bite and a hint of cinnamon.
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Cassia
Warm, sweet cinnamon bark with a dry woody edge and a peppery bite.
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Fennel
Sweet green herb with a clear anise-like, liquorice scent and a peppery freshness.
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Tahitian Vanilla
Creamy, sweet vanilla with a soft floral, almond-like and slightly fruity warmth.
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Ceylon Cinnamon
Warm, sweet, dry spice like freshly ground cinnamon bark, with a light citrusy edge.
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Guatemalan Cardamom
Sweet, cool spice with lemony freshness and a gentle eucalyptus-like lift.
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Allspice
Warm, peppery dried berries with clove, cinnamon and nutmeg-like sweetness.
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Sesame
Warm, nutty, slightly oily toasted seeds with a faint savory sweetness.
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Chili Pepper
Dry, hot pepper skin with a sharp spicy bite and faint smoky warmth.
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Red Pepper
Dry, sharp peppery heat with a faintly fruity, green edge.
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Green Bell Pepper
Crisp, watery green pepper with a sharp, slightly bitter cut-grass smell.
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Timur
Bright grapefruit peel, crackling pepper, and dry, woody spice.
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Caramel
Burnt sugar, buttery toffee and warm, sticky dessert sauce.
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Honey
Sweet, warm syrup with floral richness and a faint waxy, animal-like edge.
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Praline
Burnt sugar, roasted nuts, chocolate and creamy caramel.
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Chocolate
Dark cocoa, melted chocolate and a slightly bitter roasted sweetness.
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Marshmallow
Soft whipped sugar, vanilla and powdery sweetness, like a fluffy marshmallow.
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Dark Chocolate
Bitter cocoa, roasted coffee-like darkness, dry wood, and faint sweetness like a high-cocoa chocolate bar.
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Toffee
Warm burnt sugar, butter, and creamy caramel with a slightly nutty, toasted edge.
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Dates
Sticky dried fruit, caramel, honey and brown sugar with a warm, jammy sweetness.
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White Chocolate
Sweet, creamy cocoa butter with milky vanilla and a soft sugary richness.
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White Honey
Soft, sweet honey with a clean, floral, lightly waxy warmth.
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Mexican chocolate
Dark cocoa with cinnamon, chili warmth, and a slightly roasted sweetness.
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Aldehydes
A bright, waxy, soapy sparkle, like clean linen, citrus peel, or a just-blown-out candle.
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Cashmeran
Soft warm wood, clean musk, dry spice and a faint powdery sweetness.
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Smoke
Burnt wood, charred paper and the dry, lingering air after a campfire.
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Salt
Clean sea air, damp skin, mineral water and a faint savoury tang.
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Coumarin
Sweet dried hay, vanilla, almond-like warmth, and fresh-cut grass.
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Sea water
A cool, salty sea breeze with wet rocks, seaweed, and clean watery air.
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Sea Salt
A clean, airy salty smell like sea spray drying on skin.
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Hedione
A light, airy jasmine-like scent with soft citrus and a faint green freshness.
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Iso E Super
Smooth dry wood with a soft, warm, slightly musky amber feel.
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Sand
Dry warm minerals, salty air, sun-heated stone and a faint dusty earthiness.
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Calone
A cool sea breeze with watery melon, clean air, and a faint green sweetness.
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Ice cream
Sweet vanilla cream, cold milk, sugar and a soft whipped texture.
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Ice
A crisp, cold, watery freshness with a clean airy feel.
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Velvet
Soft, powdery musk with a smooth, warm, fabric-like feel.
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Camphor
Sharp, cool and medicinal, like eucalyptus, mothballs and chest rub.
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Dew Drop
Cool, watery air with a faint green freshness, like moisture on leaves at dawn.
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Mountain Air
Cool, clean air with watery freshness, pale woods, and a faint mineral chill.
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Ink
Sharp pen ink, dry paper, faint metal and a dark smoky bitterness.
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Ambrox Super
Warm, dry woody skin scent with a faint salty, mineral amber quality.
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Gunpowder
Dry smoke, burnt charcoal, sulfurous sparks, and a faint metallic tang.
- Tulle Accord A soft, airy, clean floral scent with a light fabric-like feel.
- Accord Eudora® A soft, sweet woody scent with vanilla-like warmth and clean musk.
- Steam Accord Warm humid air with a clean, watery, slightly mineral freshness.
- Varnish Accord Sharp, glossy and solvent-like, with dry wood, resin and a faint plastic edge.
- Desert Rain Accord Cool wet stone, damp earth, and mineral air after a rare desert shower.
- Squishmallow Accord Soft, sweet, fluffy and clean, like a plush toy with candy-like warmth.
- Alcantara Accord Soft, warm synthetic suede with a smooth, slightly powdery leather-like feel.
- Instant Film Accord Sharp, slightly sweet chemicals, plastic, ink and a faint smoky smell.
- T-Shirt Accord Clean cotton fabric, fresh laundry, soft soap, and a faint skin-like warmth.
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Jasmine
Sweet, creamy white flowers with a rich, slightly fruity warmth.
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Orange Blossom
Sweet white flowers with citrusy freshness, honeyed warmth, and a faint clean bitterness.
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Tuberose
Creamy, sweet white flowers with a rich, slightly spicy scent and a hint of warm skin.
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Gardenia
Creamy white petals with a sweet, sunny richness and a faint mushroom-like undertone.
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Lily
A rich, sweet white flower with green freshness, soft spice, and a faint animal-like warmth.
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Honeysuckle
Sweet flower nectar with creamy white petals, a green stemmy freshness, and a light fruity touch.
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Frangipani
Creamy, sun-warmed tropical flowers with a sweet peachy scent and a faint almond-like softness.
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Tiare Flower
Creamy, sweet white flowers with a sunny, tropical feel and a hint of coconut-like richness.
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Egyptian Jasmine
Sweet, creamy white flowers with a sunny fruity edge and a faint animal-like warmth.
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Indian Jasmine
Rich sweet white flowers with a creamy, slightly indolic animal warmth.
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White Lily
A creamy, sweet white flower scent with green stems, pollen, and a faint spicy warmth.
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Lemon Blossom
Sweet white flowers with a bright lemony freshness, softer and less sour than lemon peel.
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Indian Tuberose
Creamy, intensely sweet white flowers with a green, slightly spicy and sometimes animal-like warmth.
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White Tobacco
Sweet, creamy white flowers with honeyed warmth and a faint dry tobacco-like edge.
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Moroccan Jasmine
Sweet, heady white flowers with a creamy, indolic warmth and a faintly fruity edge.
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Water Jasmine
Soft, watery white flowers with a light sweetness and clean freshness.
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Tunisian Orange Blossom
Sweet, sunny orange flowers with honeyed whiteness, green freshness, and a faint indolic animal warmth.
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Datura
Sweet, heady white flowers with a creamy, slightly spicy warmth.
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Star Jasmine
Sweet, creamy white flowers with a green edge and a slightly fruity warmth.
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Sandalwood
Creamy, soft warm wood with a gentle sweetness, like polished wood warmed by skin.
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Patchouli
Dark, earthy damp soil, dry wood, herbs, and a slightly sweet, smoky warmth.
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Cedar
Dry pencil shavings, clean warm wood, and a faintly smoky, resinous scent.
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Vetiver
Dry earth, cut roots, grapefruit peel and clean wood with a faint smoky bitterness.
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Oud
Dark, smoky wood with leathery, resinous, slightly animal-like warmth.
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Oakmoss
Damp forest floor, tree bark, dry leaves and a faint inky, earthy bitterness.
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Guaiac Wood
Smoky, dry wood with a tarry edge, soft sweetness, and a hint of leather.
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Virginia Cedar
Dry pencil shavings, fresh-cut wood, and a faint smoky, resinous warmth.
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Cypress
Dry, green, resinous conifer needles with a cool, slightly smoky woody scent.
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Birch
Dry smoke, charred wood, leather and a faint wintergreen-like sharpness.
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Palisander Rosewood
Dry, smooth dark wood with a faint rosy, spicy sweetness.
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Haitian Vetiver
Dry earthy roots, freshly cut grass, wood smoke and a faint bitter citrus peel.
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Oak
Dry, sturdy wood with a faint smoky, earthy bitterness, like old timber.
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Eucalyptus
Sharp, cool, medicinal green leaves with a clean, menthol-like freshness.
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Fir
Cool, green pine needles, resinous sap and the dry scent of a forest tree.
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Atlas Cedar
Dry, warm pencil shavings with a resinous, slightly smoky forest scent.
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Papyrus
Dry, earthy wood with a smoky, leathery edge, like sun-baked reeds and old baskets.
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Brazilian Rosewood
Sweet, smooth wood with a rosy, lightly spicy floral smell.
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Balsam Fir
Cool, resinous pine needles with a sweet, slightly balsamic forest scent.
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Amyris
Dry, sweet wood with a smoky, resinous warmth, somewhat like sandalwood and pencil shavings.
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Bamboo
Fresh-cut green stalks, watery leaves, and a clean, lightly woody scent.
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Driftwood
Dry, sun-bleached wood with salty air, warm sand, and a faint mineral dampness.
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Pine Tree
Sharp green needles, cool forest air, resin, and dry woody bark.
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Australian Sandalwood
Dry, soft wood with a creamy, slightly nutty warmth and a faint balsamic sweetness.
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Teak Wood
Dry, warm polished wood with a faint leathery, slightly smoky sweetness.
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Mahogany
Dry, polished dark wood with a warm, slightly sweet furniture-like smell.
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Cambodian Oud
Dark smoky wood, warm resin, leather, and a faint animal-like funk.
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Indian Oud
Dark, woody smoke with leathery, earthy, slightly sweet animal warmth.
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Palo Santo
Dry fragrant wood with citrus peel, soft smoke, resin, and a faint minty sweetness.
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Akigalawood
Dry, peppery wood with a patchouli-like earthiness and a faint smoky warmth.
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Dry Wood
Dry, clean timber shavings with a faint smoky, papery warmth.
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Mysore Sandalwood
Soft, creamy warm wood with a milky, slightly sweet scent.
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Texas Cedar
Dry pencil shavings, warm cedarwood, and a faint leathery smokiness.
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Thailand Oud
Dark resinous wood, smoky leather, animal warmth, and faint sweetness.
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Laotian Oud
Dark, smoky wood with leathery, earthy, slightly sweet animal-like warmth.
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Hinoki Wood
Dry, clean wood with a lemony, smoky edge and a quiet, temple-like calm.
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Blonde Woods
Pale, smooth dry wood with a soft, musky warmth and a faint creamy sweetness.
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White Sandalwood
Soft, creamy wood with warm, milky sweetness and a faint peppery dryness.
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Fig Tree
Green, milky sap, dry wood and the faint sweetness of ripe figs.
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Maple
Warm maple syrup, caramelized sugar, toasted wood and a faint buttery sweetness.
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Olive Tree
Dry, pale wood with green leaves, a faint bitter edge, and soft oily warmth.
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Bourbon Vetiver
Dry earth, cut roots, smoky wood, and a faint bitter green freshness.
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Himalayan Cedar
Dry, smooth cedar wood with a warm, slightly smoky, resinous scent.
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Bark
Dry, woody, slightly bitter tree bark, sometimes with a warm, spicy edge.
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Indian Patchouli
Dark, earthy, woody and slightly sweet, like damp soil, dry leaves and old wood.
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Red Cedar
Dry pencil shavings, fresh-cut wood and a faintly sweet, resinous forest scent.
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Spruce
Cool, resinous evergreen needles, with a sharp, woody freshness like a damp forest.
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Orris
Soft, dry and powdery, with a cool earthy scent like violet-scented face powder.
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Moss
Damp forest floor, earthy tree bark, bitter green leaves and dry wood.
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Jasmine Sambac
Sweet, creamy white flowers with a sunny, slightly indolic hint reminiscent of ripe fruit.
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Cashmere Wood
Soft, warm, musky wood with a dry, slightly spicy amber-like warmth.
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White Flowers
Creamy, sweet flower petals with a rich, sometimes heady warmth.
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Cassis
Tart blackcurrants, crushed green leaves, and a faintly catty, wine-like sharpness.
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Sugar
Granulated sugar, caramel syrup, and the warm sweetness of baked desserts.
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Cypriol
Dry, earthy wood with smoky, leathery facets and a faint nutty sweetness.
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Cacao
Dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and roasted bitterness, sometimes with a dry, earthy sweetness.
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Green Leaves
The crisp, watery, slightly bitter smell of crushed leaves and snapped green stems.
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White Woods
Clean, smooth, lightly creamy dry wood with a soft musky warmth.
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Pine
Sharp green needles, cool forest air, resin, and a faint turpentine-like freshness.
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African Orange Flower
Sweet orange blossom with creamy white petals, honeyed freshness, and a faint green bitterness.
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Red Fruits
A juicy, sweet mix of ripe berries, cherries, and tart red fruit.
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Whipped Cream
Sweet, creamy dairy with soft vanilla and a fluffy, sugary warmth.
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Precious Woods
Smooth, dry polished wood with a warm, slightly creamy richness.
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Cotton Candy
Warm spun sugar, vanilla-like sweetness, and a faint toasted caramel haze.
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Green Mandarin
Tart, juicy mandarin peel with a crisp green, slightly bitter edge.
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Violet Leaves
Crushed green leaves with a watery, cucumber-like freshness and a faint earthy bitterness.
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Vanilla Absolute
Sweet, creamy vanilla bean with a warm, dark, slightly woody syrupiness.
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Brown sugar
Warm molasses, caramelized sugar, and a soft toasted sweetness.
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Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Dark, earthy wood with damp soil, dry herbs, and a slightly sweet, camphor-like edge.
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Tobacco Leaf
Dry cured leaves with honeyed sweetness, hay, tea, and a faint smoky warmth.
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Gurjan balsam
Warm woody resin with dry pepper, earthiness, and a faint smoky sweetness.
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Cocoa
Dark chocolate powder: bittersweet, roasted, warm and slightly earthy.
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Butter
Warm melted butter, creamy milk, and sometimes a faint salty or caramel-like richness.
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Vanilla Bean
Sweet, creamy, warm, and gently woody, like vanilla ice cream and baked sugar.
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Elemi resin
Bright lemony incense with peppery, pine-like resin and a soft balsamic warmth.
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Rose Petals
Fresh, soft rose flowers with a dewy, slightly sweet green scent.
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Verbena
Bright lemon peel, crushed green leaves and a lightly bitter herbal tea.
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White Cedar Extract
Dry, fresh cedar wood with green, slightly sharp, camphor-like edges.
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Italian Mandarin
Sweet, sunny citrus peel with a juicy, lightly floral freshness.
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Sugar Cane
Warm sugar syrup, caramelized molasses, and a faint grassy sweetness.
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Juniper berry
Dry, crisp pine needles with a peppery, slightly bitter gin-like freshness.
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Rose Oil
Fresh rose petals with lemony brightness, soft honey, and a faint green, dewy edge.
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Soil Tincture
Damp garden earth, moss, roots and the cool mineral scent after rain.
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Pine needles
Sharp, green and resinous, like crushed evergreen needles with a cool forest-air freshness.
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Liquor
Sweet, boozy warmth with hints of fruit, wood, sugar, or spice.
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Custard
Sweet vanilla custard, with creamy milk, eggy richness and melted sugar.
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Turmeric
Dry, earthy spice with peppery warmth, a slightly bitter rooty smell, and a faint mustard-like edge.
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Sicilian Mandarin
Juicy, sweet-tart mandarin peel with a bright, sunny citrus freshness.
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Fir Resin
Sticky pine sap, forest needles, dry wood and a faint smoky sweetness.
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Broom
Sweet yellow flowers with honey, hay, green leaves and a faint tea-like bitterness.
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Laurels
Crushed bay leaves: green, spicy, slightly camphor-like and woody.
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Exotic Fruits
A juicy, sweet mix of tropical fruit, often like mango, pineapple, passion fruit and guava.
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Ebony
Dark, dry polished wood with a faint leathery, smoky warmth.
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Sorbet
Sweet, icy fruit syrup with a watery, chilled freshness.
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Yellow Mandarin
Sweet, juicy citrus peel with a sunny, lightly floral freshness.
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Cupcake
Sweet vanilla cake batter, butter, sugar and creamy frosting.
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Orange Peel
Bright, zesty orange rind with a bitter, juicy citrus freshness.
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Acácia
Sweet, honeyed yellow flowers with a soft powdery, slightly green smell.
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Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Damp earth, dry roots, old wood and a slightly animal-like herbal warmth.
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Blood Mandarin
Sweet, juicy mandarin peel with a darker, berry-like tang and mild bitterness.
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Exotic Woods
Dry, warm, slightly sweet wood with an earthy, sometimes creamy darkness.
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Ginger flower
A fresh, dewy white-flower smell with a light peppery ginger warmth.
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Java vetiver oil
Dry smoky roots, damp earth, bitter grapefruit peel, and freshly cut grass.
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Biscuit
Warm, sweet baked dough with buttery, vanilla-like, lightly toasted crumbs.
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Hyrax
Dry, musky animal fur with leathery, tobacco-like, slightly urinous warmth.
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Brandy
Warm, sweet grape spirit with fruity richness, a sharp alcoholic edge, and sometimes barrel-like woodiness.
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Spun Sugar
Warm melted sugar with a light caramel sweetness, like cotton candy.
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Hinoki
Dry, lemony cypress wood with a clean, cool forest scent.
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Vanilla Flower
Soft, creamy floral sweetness with a faint vanilla-like warmth.
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Lemon Peel
Sharp, zesty lemon rind with a bitter, sparkling freshness.
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Cake
Warm vanilla sponge cake with sugar, butter and a softly toasted crust.
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Lemon Leaf
Crushed lemon leaves: sharp, green, slightly bitter, with a citrusy freshness.
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Cedar Needles
Sharp, dry evergreen needles with a resinous, slightly smoky forest smell.
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Nagarmotha
Dry, earthy wood with smoky, leathery, slightly spicy roots.
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Black Vanilla Husk
Dark, warm vanilla with a dry woody husk and faint smoky sweetness.
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Rose Hip
Tart red fruit, green leaves and a gentle floral sweetness.
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Syrup
Thick cooked sugar, like pancake syrup or caramel sauce, with a sticky sweetness.
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Paprika
Dry red pepper spice, warm and slightly sweet, with a faint smoky, earthy bite.
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Black Elder
Sweet, honeyed white flowers with a green, slightly fruity freshness.
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Patchouli Leaf
Dark, earthy, woody and slightly sweet, like damp soil, dried leaves and incense.
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Ebony Wood
Dry, dark polished wood with a smoky, leathery warmth.
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Vodka
Clean, sharp alcohol with a cool, faintly grain-like smell.
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Coconut Nectar
Sweet, creamy coconut with a syrupy, dessert-like richness.
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Mandarin Blossom
Sweet white flowers with a light, fresh citrus peel brightness.
- Apple Shisha Accord Sweet baked apple, syrupy fruit, warm spice and a faint smoky tobacco-like sweetness.
- Cocktail Accord A mixed alcoholic drink: boozy, sweet, fruity and sometimes citrusy or herbal.