Ebony Wood
EDP · 2019
Zara
Note Profile
Black Coffee, Brazilian Coffee, Coffee Co2, coffee nuances, Espresso, roasted coffee, Roasted Coffee Beans
Roasted coffee
Coffee in perfumery presents a deep, roasted aroma with pronounced notes of toasted beans, dark chocolate, and subtle smokiness. It can carry hints of caramel, nuttiness, and a faint earthy undertone, evolving from sharp and invigorating to warm and comforting as it dries down. The scent is rich and enveloping, often evoking the atmosphere of freshly brewed espresso.
Coffee absolute or extract is obtained from roasted Coffea arabica or Coffea robusta beans, typically through solvent extraction. The beans are sourced from coffee-growing regions worldwide, with Brazil, Ethiopia, and Colombia being major producers. The resulting material is a viscous, dark liquid used for its potent aroma.
Perfumers use coffee primarily as a heart or base note to impart depth and a gourmand facet to compositions. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli, and spicy or woody notes, as well as floral accords for contrast. Coffee is popular in modern oriental, gourmand, and niche fragrances to create warmth and complexity.
Perfumers known for using Coffee include Olivier Cresp , Marie Salamagne , Honorine Blanc , Nathalie Lorson , Louise Turner , and Sarah McCartney .
Gourmand
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Coffee appears prominently.
EDP · 2019
Zara
EDT · 2024
Valentino
EDP · 2019
Hugo Boss
EDP · 2019
Matière Première
EDP · 2022
Perfume Parlour
EDP · 2015
Initio Parfums Privés
EDP
Perfumes Zag Zodiak
EDP · 2025
Paris Corner
EDT · 2008
Mugler
EDT · 2014
Mugler
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