Camphor

25 perfumes

About

Cool, medicinal, mentholated aromatic character

Scent Profile

Camphor accords are characterized by a cool, sharp, and medicinal aroma with pronounced mentholated and slightly woody undertones. The scent is invigorating and aromatic, often evoking the sensation of freshness and clarity. It is typically associated with a clean, almost clinical quality that can be both penetrating and uplifting.

Citrus 4%

Floral 5%

Fruity 2%

Green 30%

Sweet 4%

Warm 16%

Woody 8%

Earthy 7%

Animalic 2%

Fresh 39%

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Camphor fragrances.

Thyme 65

Buchu 6

Bay Leaf 34

Camphor 4

Pine 68

Eucalyptus 32

Salt 92

Fig 88

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Camphor fragrances.

White Tea 1

Fragonia

Buchu 6

Kunzea 1

Bay Leaf 34

Ravensara

Pine 68

Posidonia 1

Sea Fennel

Maritima

Aquozone 1

Blue Tea

History

The camphor accord has roots in traditional medicine and early perfumery, where natural camphor was used for its distinctive scent and preservative properties. Its olfactory profile became prominent in the 19th and 20th centuries with the use of camphoraceous botanicals such as eucalyptus and rosemary in aromatic and fougère compositions. The accord remains significant in both Western and Eastern fragrance traditions.

In Perfumery

Perfumers use the camphor accord to impart freshness, lift, and a sense of cleanliness to a composition, often in the top or heart notes. It is commonly paired with herbal, citrus, and woody notes to create aromatic, fougère, and some chypre fragrances. The accord can balance sweetness or heaviness in a formula, providing contrast and clarity.