Gourmand

Cognac

Note Profile

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About

Cognac in perfumery has a rich, warm, and slightly sweet aroma, often evoking the scent of aged brandy with nuances of dried fruit, oak, and subtle spice. It brings a boozy, gourmand character to a fragrance, adding depth and a hint of luxurious indulgence. The note can also display faintly woody and caramel-like undertones.

Scent Profile

Cognac in perfumery presents a warm, boozy aroma with pronounced notes of dried fruits, caramel, and subtle oak. Its scent profile includes nuances of spice and a faintly woody undertone, evolving into a smooth, slightly sweet richness as it dries down. The overall impression is reminiscent of aged brandy, with a gourmand depth and a hint of luxurious indulgence.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand, Fruity

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

What this is made of

Cognac names no single substance

Reconstructed

Cognac oil exists as a material but is not in the IFRA NCS set; the note as used is a boozy-fruity reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Cognac absolute or extract is typically derived from the distillation residues of grape wine used in cognac production, often sourced from the Cognac region of France. The material is obtained through solvent extraction or distillation of the lees, which are the sediment left after fermentation. This process yields a concentrated aromatic material suitable for perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use cognac primarily as a heart or base note to impart warmth, depth, and a sophisticated gourmand character. It blends well with notes such as woods, vanilla, spices, tobacco, and dried fruits, enhancing both sweet and woody compositions. Cognac is valued for adding complexity and a distinctive boozy facet to both masculine and unisex fragrances.