Woody

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha

Note Profile

Natural 534 perfumes

Also Known As

Cypriol, Cypriol Oil (Nagarmotha), nagarmotha

About

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha has a distinctive earthy, woody, and slightly smoky aroma with nuances of leather, spice, and a touch of dampness. It is often compared to vetiver or patchouli but is generally more resinous and dry, lending a mysterious and exotic character to fragrances.

Scent Profile

Cypriol oil, also known as nagarmotha, presents a dry, earthy, and woody aroma with pronounced smoky and leathery facets. It carries subtle spicy undertones and a hint of dampness, evolving into a resinous and slightly bitter finish. Its complexity is often compared to vetiver and patchouli, but with a more arid and exotic character.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeBase · ~140h lasting

Origin

Cypriol oil is extracted from the roots of Cyperus scariosus, a plant native to India. The oil is obtained through steam distillation of the dried rhizomes, which are harvested from wild or cultivated sources. It has been used in traditional Indian perfumery and incense for centuries.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ cypriol oil primarily as a base note due to its tenacity and depth. It is valued for adding earthy, smoky, and leathery nuances to woody, oriental, and chypre compositions, and blends well with oud, patchouli, vetiver, and spices. Its distinctive profile helps anchor and enrich complex fragrance structures.