Spicy Notes (Perfumery Base)

• Cardamom LMO® - Perfumery Base -

Ingredients for Spicy Notes:

1. Cinnamon:

- Description: Warm, sweet, and slightly woody.

- Source: Extracted from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree.

2. Clove:

- Description: Warm, sweet, and slightly woody with a hint of bitterness.

- Source: Extracted from the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree.

3. Nutmeg:

- Description: Warm, sweet, and slightly woody with a nutty aroma.

- Source: Extracted from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree.

4. Cardamom:

- Description: Sweet, spicy, and slightly citrusy with a woody undertone.

- Source: Extracted from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant.

5. Black Pepper:

- Description: Sharp, spicy, and slightly woody.

- Source: Extracted from the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant.

6. Ginger:

- Description: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet with a fresh, zesty undertone.

- Source: Extracted from the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant.

7. Saffron:

- Description: Warm, sweet, and slightly metallic with a hay-like undertone.

- Source: Extracted from the stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower.

8. Coriander:

- Description: Warm, spicy, and slightly citrusy with a woody undertone.

- Source: Extracted from the seeds of the Coriandrum sativum plant.

9. Allspice:

- Description: Warm, sweet, and spicy with a mix of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg aromas.

- Source: Extracted from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree.

10. Star Anise:

- Description: Sweet, spicy, and slightly licorice-like.

- Source: Extracted from the fruit of the Illicium verum plant.

How Spicy Notes Are Made:

1. Essential Oil Extraction:

- Steam Distillation: Commonly used to extract essential oils from spices like cinnamon, clove, and ginger. The plant material is subjected to steam, which causes the essential oils to evaporate and then condense into a liquid form.

- Cold Pressing: Used for spices like cardamom and coriander to preserve their delicate aromas.

2. Solvent Extraction:

- Process: Used for spices that are delicate or produce low yields of essential oil. The plant material is treated with a solvent to extract the aromatic compounds, which are then purified to produce an absolute or concrete.

3. CO2 Extraction:

- Process: Supercritical CO2 is used as a solvent to extract essential oils. This method is particularly effective for spices like black pepper and ginger, as it preserves the full aromatic profile of the plant material.

Spicy notes add warmth, depth, and complexity to perfumes. They are derived from a variety of spices using methods like steam distillation, solvent extraction, and CO2 extraction. Spicy notes are used as middle and base notes, blending well with woody, oriental, floral, and citrus notes to create rich and intriguing fragrances. Their versatility and depth make them a popular choice in both classic and contemporary perfumery.

Spicy notes in perfumery add warmth, depth, and complexity to fragrances. They can range from hot and fiery to sweet and aromatic.

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