Spicy

Beta-Caryophyllene

Note Profile

Natural

About

Beta-Caryophyllene has a warm, spicy, and woody scent with a hint of dry earthiness. It is often reminiscent of cracked black pepper and clove, lending a subtle, aromatic spiciness to fragrance compositions.

Scent Profile

Beta-Caryophyllene presents a warm, spicy, and woody aroma with distinct notes of cracked black pepper, clove, and a subtle dry earthiness. Its scent is rounded and aromatic, evolving from a sharp initial spiciness to a softer, woody undertone. The note can impart both freshness and depth depending on its concentration and blending.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 10%

Warm 75%

Woody 25%

Earthy 15%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

This sesquiterpene is naturally found in the essential oils of various plants, most notably black pepper, clove, and copaiba balsam. It is typically obtained through steam distillation of these botanicals, with black pepper oil being a primary commercial source. The compound is also present in smaller amounts in hops, rosemary, and cannabis.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use beta-caryophyllene primarily in heart and base notes to introduce warmth, spice, and woody complexity. It blends well with other spicy, woody, and resinous materials, as well as florals and citrus to add contrast. Its fixative properties help anchor volatile top notes and extend the longevity of spicy accords.

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