Bran
Gourmand

Bran

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Botanical 24 perfumes

About

Bran in perfumery has a warm, toasty, and slightly nutty aroma reminiscent of wheat or oat bran. It can evoke impressions of freshly baked bread, cereal grains, or warm breakfast foods, lending a comforting and edible quality to a fragrance.

Scent Profile

Bran in perfumery presents a warm, toasty aroma with subtle nutty and cereal-like facets. Its scent can evoke impressions of freshly baked bread, oat porridge, or warm grains, often accompanied by a gentle sweetness. As it develops, bran may reveal faintly woody and hay-like undertones, enhancing its comforting, edible character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused
EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting
Family Sweet & Gourmand, Amber · Musk · Leather

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What this is made of

Bran absolute

A natural extract

CAS 68916-76-7

The note names the material.

How the layers join

Origin

Bran is typically derived from the outer layers of cereal grains such as wheat or oats. In perfumery, its scent is recreated using natural isolates and synthetic molecules that mimic the aroma of toasted bran, as direct extraction yields limited olfactory material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bran primarily in the heart or base of gourmand and warm oriental compositions to impart a cozy, edible nuance. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, woods, and lactonic notes, and can soften sharper accords or add depth to sweet, pastry-inspired fragrances.

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Perfumes featuring Bran

A selection of reviewed perfumes where Bran appears prominently.

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