Spicy

Cinnamon

Note Profile

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Also Known As

Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamal

About

Warm, sweet cinnamon

Scent Profile

Cinnamon has a warm, sweet, and spicy aroma with pronounced woody and powdery undertones. Its scent can reveal facets of clove, dried fruit, and a subtle balsamic richness as it develops. The note is both comforting and vibrant, lending depth and a piquant sweetness to compositions.

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Origin

Cinnamon is derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, primarily Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon) and Cinnamomum cassia. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the bark, with different species yielding slightly varied aromatic profiles.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use cinnamon most often in the heart or base of spicy, oriental, and gourmand fragrances, where it imparts warmth and complexity. It blends well with clove, vanilla, woods, amber, and citrus notes, and must be dosed carefully due to its intensity and potential for skin sensitization.