Fragrance note
Turmeric
Dry, earthy spice with peppery warmth, a slightly bitter rooty smell, and a faint mustard-like edge.
You may know it from Curry powder
Where it comes from
Natural
Steam-distilled oil or extract from the dried turmeric rhizome.
Botanical name: Curcuma longa
Accords it shows up in
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Often paired with
The notes that appear next to Turmeric most often in our catalogue.
Well-known fragrances with Turmeric
Fragrances that list it in their notes, most-rated first.
Houses that use it most
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