Gourmand

Benzoin

Note: base
Family: gourmand
Type: absolute
Origin: India

[Beyond Scents]

Ingredient

Ingredient Notes

Benzoin is a vanilla-like note that is frequently used
in amber, vanilla, and oriental fragrances. Highly versatile, benzoin also complements citrus, woods and florals. An excellent fixative, it's often used to increase the longevity of a fragrance. Use sparingly as benzoin's richness can overwhelm other ingredients.

Prominent In

Ambre Nue (Atelier Cologne), Coromandel (Chanel), Terre d’Hermes (Hermès), No9 Benjoin (Prada), Opium (Yves Saint Laurent)

Blends Well With

Spices, Vanilla, Citrus, Patchouli, Woods

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Gourmand

Tonka Bean

Note: heart
Family: gourmand
Type: essential oil
Origin: Brazil

[Raw Materials]

Ingredient

Ingredient Notes

Tonka bean is a very popular perfume ingredient that is indispensable to the oriental family. Like vanilla and benzoin, tonka bean is used to add sweetness, depth and warmth to a fragrance. Its intoxicating scent is reminiscent of vanilla with hints of almond, cinnamon, and clove. Use up to 2%, a little bit goes a long way.

Prominent In

Coco Mademoiselle (Chanel), Addict (Dior), Le Male (Jean Paul Gaultier), Lolita Lempicka (Lolita Lempicka), Angel (Thierry Mugler)

Blends Well With

Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Rose, Lemon

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Gourmand

Coconut Milk

Note: base
Family: gourmand
Type: aroma molecule
Origin: —

[Beyond Scents]

Ingredient

Ingredient Notes

This is the aroma molecule methyl laitone. It is an interesting, powerful ingredient that provides milkiness in sandalwood accords and provides "cosmetic body" to white flowers and fruity notes. It’s so warm, creamy, milky, and sweet. The smell of coconut automatically gives off a very exotic and tropical smell.

Prominent In

Virgin Island Water (Creed), Sensuous Nude (Estée Lauder), Eau de Soleil Blanc (Tom Ford), Crystal Noir (Versace)

Blends Well With

Sandalwood, Tuberose, Jasmine, Peach, Vanilla

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Gourmand

Vanilla

Note: base
Family: gourmand
Type: CO2 extract
Origin: Madagascar

[Raw Materials]

Ingredient

Ingredient Notes

Vanilla comes from the seeds of a dried pod from a climbing orchid-like plant which flourishes especially well in Madagascar. It smells very much like natural vanilla. Like benzoin and tonka bean, vanilla is used to smooth rough edges, add sweetness, depth and warmth to a fragrance. It's a very common and versatile ingredient in perfumery.

Prominent In

Eau Duelle (Diptyque), Shalimar (Guerlain), Vanille 44 (Le Labo), Un Bois Vanille (Serge Lutens), Tobacco Vanille (Tom Ford)

Blends Well With

Incense, Woods, Oriental Fragrances, Amber

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