Gourmand

Coffee

Note Profile

Prepared 816 perfumes

Also Known As

Black Coffee, Brazilian Coffee, Coffee Co2, coffee nuances, Espresso, roasted coffee, Roasted Coffee Beans

About

Roasted coffee

Scent Profile

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.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~12h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

Coffee bean, roasted, extract

A natural extract

CAS 68916-18-7

Coffee bean, roasted, extract (IFRA NCS). Roasted rather than green - the note always means roasted.

How the layers join

Origin

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.

Usage in Perfumery

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.