Gourmand

Chickpeas

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Chickpeas are the seeds of Cicer arietinum, a legume grown across the Mediterranean, Middle East and South Asia. The seeds are roasted, then extracted with solvent or CO2. The smell is mild and nutty, with gentle earthy and creamy tones and a slightly powdery, toasted-grain warmth. It is not overtly sweet. It is used in gourmand accords.

Scent Profile

Chickpeas in perfumery offer a subtle, nutty aroma with gentle earthy and creamy undertones. The scent is mild, slightly powdery, and can evoke a warm, toasted grain nuance as it develops. It lacks overt sweetness, instead providing a soft, comforting gourmand facet.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand, Green & Aromatic

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

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ScentArt

What is ScentArt?

What this is made of

Chickpeas names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Chickpeas are the seeds of Cicer arietinum, a legume cultivated widely in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and South Asia. For fragrance use, the seeds are typically roasted and then extracted using solvent or CO2 methods to capture their aromatic profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use chickpea notes primarily in gourmand or nutty accords, often as a heart or base note to impart warmth and a creamy texture. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, soft woods, and subtle spices, supporting compositions that seek a natural, edible character without overt sweetness.