Powdery

Baobab

Note Profile

Botanical 3 perfumes

About

Baobab comes from the bark, leaves or fruit pulp of the Adansonia tree, native to sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is a niche material with limited supply. It smells gently woody, dry and slightly powdery, with green and earthy hints, like sun-warmed bark. It is used as a soft base note that supports other notes without leading them.

Scent Profile

Baobab has a woody scent profile with dry, slightly powdery nuances and subtle hints of green and earthy undertones. Its aroma is gentle rather than assertive, with a soft, natural woodiness that can evoke the scent of sun-warmed bark and parched savannah. The note remains relatively linear, maintaining its dry, woody character throughout its evolution.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Baobab names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Baobab is derived from the bark, leaves, or fruit pulp of the Adansonia tree, native to sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. In perfumery, essential oil or extracts are obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction, though it remains a niche ingredient due to limited commercial availability.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use baobab primarily as a base note to impart a soft, woody foundation and to add a touch of dryness to compositions. It blends well with other woods, resins, and green notes, and is often used in woody, aromatic, or nature-inspired fragrances. Its subtle character allows it to support and round out more prominent notes without dominating the blend.