Spicy notes

Spicy notes bring warmth, intensity, and complexity to fragrances. Their scent ranges from sharp and peppery to soft and sweet, often blending with woody or oriental accords. These notes add depth and character, creating a vibrant and dynamic impression that enhances both fresh and rich compositions.

Chemistry and Molecular Structure

Spicy notes are composed of various aromatic compounds such as eugenol (clove), cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon), and piperine-like molecules. These create warm, sharp, or sweet-spicy effects. Perfumers balance these molecules to control intensity and ensure harmony within the fragrance.

Fragrances with Spicy notes

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Maison Crivelli 0.0

Maison Crivelli Safran Secret

Woody Spicy Oriental Leathery

Pana Dora 0.0

Imperial Wood Extrait de Parfum

Spicy Oriental Resinous Leathery Smoky

Al Ambra 0.0

Ambra Oud Eau de Parfum

Oriental Spicy Resinous Aromatic Sweet

Emil Élise 0.0

Whispering Fire Eau de Parfum

Spicy Woody Resinous Smoky Earthy

Xerjoff 0.0

Ivory Route

Oriental Green Spicy Woody Sweet

Al Ambra 0.0

Oud Shamayel Extrait de Parfum

Woody Oriental Animalic Leathery Powdery

Al Ambra 0.0

The Spark Extrait de Parfum

Smoky Leathery Spicy Lactonic Oriental

Zarkoperfume 0.0

Inception Eau de Parfum

Fresh Citrus Floral Spicy Green

Amaro 0.0

Capulus Extrait de Parfum

Spicy Oriental Gourmand Sweet Resinous

Maison Crivelli 0.0

Maison Crivelli Citrus Batikanga Eau de Parfum

Citrus Woody Spicy Resinous Oriental

Xerjoff 0.0

Xerjoff More than words

Resinous Oriental Woody Floral Spicy

Eau de Moe 0.0

ADAM Eau de Parfum

Aromatic Oriental Spicy Leathery Resinous

Sospiro 0.0

Tenore Eau de Parfum

Oriental Woody Spicy Leathery Citrus

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