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Beeswax
Note Profile
About
Warm, honeyed waxy note with animalic depth
Scent Profile
Beeswax has a warm, honeyed aroma with waxy, slightly animalic undertones and subtle floral nuances. Its scent can evoke the atmosphere of a hive, blending sweetness with a gentle earthiness. Over time, it develops a creamy, enveloping character that adds depth and richness to compositions.
ScentWheel
Breadthmedium
EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting
Origin
Beeswax is produced by honeybees and collected from the honeycomb after honey extraction. In perfumery, it is typically used as an absolute, obtained through solvent extraction of the cleaned wax.
Usage in Perfumery
Perfumers use beeswax primarily in heart and base notes to impart warmth, roundness, and a naturalistic animalic facet. It blends well with floral, gourmand, and woody notes, and is valued for its ability to soften sharp edges and add complexity.
Notable Perfumers
Perfumers known for using Beeswax include Christopher Sheldrake , Sarah McCartney , Bertrand Duchaufour , Daphné Bugey , Christophe Raynaud , and David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi .
A variety of
Gourmand
Gourmand
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Common Accords
Perfumes featuring Beeswax
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Beeswax appears prominently.
Bois et Musc
EDP · 1992
Serge Lutens
Favourite
Caleche Fleurs de Mediterranee
EDP · 2003
Hermès
Favourite
French Lime Blossom
EDP · 1995
Jo Malone London
Favourite
French Lime Leaves
EDP
Jenny Glow
Favourite
Myrrhe Ardente
EDP · 2007
Goutal
Favourite
Red Roses
EDP · 2001
Jo Malone London
Favourite
Sidi Bel-Abbès
EDP · 2015
Serge Lutens
Acquired
Vie Feu
EDP · 2024
Fragrance World
Acquired
The Collection Magnetic Musk
EDP · 2021
Hugo Boss
Acquired