Beeswax

21 perfumes

About

The Beeswax accord is warm, honeyed, and slightly animalic with a waxy, golden richness. Evokes candles, honeycombs, and natural warmth.

Scent Profile

The Beeswax accord is characterized by a warm, honeyed scent with subtle animalic undertones and a waxy, golden richness. It often evokes the aroma of honeycombs, candles, and natural warmth, combining sweet, floral, and slightly resinous facets. The accord is typically smooth and enveloping, with a gentle depth.

Citrus 1%

Floral 6%

Fruity 1%

Green 1%

Sweet 42%

Warm 19%

Woody 1%

Earthy 6%

Animalic 60%

Fresh 1%

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Beeswax fragrances.

Licorice 67

Blood Orange 58

Civet 61

Honey 202

Beeswax 32

Hay 29

Gardenia 180

Narcissus 91

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Beeswax fragrances.

Licorice 67

Blood Orange 58

Helvetolide 3

Moxalone

Muscone 7

Sinfonide 2

Honey 202

Blond Leather 4

Sylkolide 3

Beeswax 32

Hay 29

Gardenia 180

History

Beeswax has been used in perfumery since antiquity, particularly in traditional pomanders and early solid perfumes. The accord gained prominence in modern perfumery as a way to evoke natural, rustic warmth and to add complexity to honey-themed fragrances. Its use reflects a broader trend toward naturalistic and gourmand notes in late 20th-century perfumery.

In Perfumery

Perfumers employ the Beeswax accord to impart warmth, sweetness, and a natural, slightly animalic depth to compositions. It is commonly paired with floral, gourmand, and woody notes, and often appears in the heart or base of fragrances to provide richness and longevity. The accord is valued for its ability to bridge sweet and resinous elements within a scent structure.