Gourmand

Breadnut

Note Profile

Botanical 1 perfume

About

Breadnut comes from the seeds of Brosimum alicastrum, a tree native to Central America. The seeds are roasted or processed for their aroma, or the smell is recreated with aroma chemicals. It smells warm and nutty, like baked bread and roasted grain, with mild sweetness and gentle earth. It is used in the heart or base of gourmand blends.

Scent Profile

Breadnut has a warm, nutty aroma with subtle toasted and cereal-like facets, reminiscent of freshly baked bread and roasted grains. Its scent profile includes mild sweetness and a gentle earthiness, evolving into a comforting, soft finish. The note is distinctly gourmand, evoking the scent of bakery goods and lightly caramelized crusts.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

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ScentArt

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What this is made of

Breadnut names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Breadnut is derived from the seeds of the Brosimum alicastrum tree, native to Central America. The seeds are typically roasted or processed to extract their aromatic compounds, which are then used as a natural ingredient or recreated through aroma chemicals in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use breadnut primarily in the heart or base of gourmand compositions to impart warmth and a cozy, edible character. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, spices, and woody notes, enhancing the richness and depth of sweet or nutty accords. Breadnut is valued for adding a unique, comforting nuance to both niche and mainstream fragrances.