Gourmand

Carob Tree

Note Profile

Botanical 2 perfumes

About

Carob tree resin comes from Ceratonia siliqua, a tree native to the Mediterranean. The gum is collected from the pods or bark and made into an extract or absolute. It smells sweet and balsamic, with woody and nutty touches. It recalls dried fruit and soft caramel, and it is smooth and rounded. It is used in the heart and base for warmth.

Scent Profile

Carob tree resin has a sweet, balsamic aroma with subtle woody and nutty undertones. It offers a gentle warmth, reminiscent of dried fruit and soft caramel, with a mild earthy facet that deepens as it dries down. The scent is smooth and rounded, lacking the sharpness of some other resins.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeBase · ~12h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand

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What this is made of

Carob Tree names no single substance

Reconstructed

The tree rather than the bean; the carob rows are the pod.

How the layers join

Origin

Carob resin is obtained from the Ceratonia siliqua tree, native to the Mediterranean region. The gum is collected from the pods or bark and can be processed into an extract or absolute for perfumery use.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use carob tree resin primarily in the heart and base of compositions to impart sweetness, warmth, and a natural gourmand nuance. It blends well with woods, balsams, and soft florals, and can add depth to amber or oriental accords.