Beeswax

69 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.

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Beeswax fragrances.

Licorice 271

Blood Orange 328

Civet 251

Honey 973

Beeswax 122

Hay 163

Gardenia 923

Narcissus 348

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Beeswax fragrances.

Licorice 271

Blood Orange 328

Helvetolide 18

Moxalone 2

Muscone 17

Sinfonide 7

Honey 973

Blond Leather 12

Sylkolide 9

Beeswax 122

Hay 163

Gardenia 923

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.