Woody

Black Spruce

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Black spruce has a crisp, resinous woody aroma with pronounced pine and balsamic facets. It carries subtle earthy undertones and a fresh, slightly camphoraceous edge that mellows into a smooth, forest-like drydown. The scent evolves from sharp green top notes to a deeper, coniferous warmth.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 35%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 65%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 35%

Origin

Black spruce essential oil is steam-distilled from the needles and twigs of Picea mariana, a conifer native to boreal forests of North America. Sustainable harvesting practices are used to collect the material without damaging the trees or ecosystem.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use black spruce primarily in the heart and base of woody, fougère, and aromatic compositions to impart freshness and depth. It blends well with other coniferous notes, incense, vetiver, and citrus, and can provide a naturalistic forest nuance to both masculine and unisex fragrances.