Gourmand

Bread

Note Profile

Natural 18 perfumes

Scent Profile

Bread in perfumery evokes the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked loaves, with nuances of yeast, grain, and subtle sweetness. Its scent can recall toasted crust, soft crumb, and sometimes a faint nuttiness or maltiness. The note evolves from a slightly doughy opening to a golden, gently caramelised finish.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~30h lasting

Origin

Bread notes are recreated using a combination of natural and synthetic materials, such as yeast extracts, cereal absolutes, and specific aroma molecules like maltol and pyrazines. These accords are constructed in the lab, as bread itself cannot be directly extracted for perfumery use.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bread notes primarily in the heart or base of gourmand compositions to impart warmth, coziness, and a unique edible quality. It blends well with vanilla, spices, lactonic notes, and woods, and can add depth to both sweet and savory-inspired fragrances.