Gourmand

Dulce De Leche

Note Profile

Natural 6 perfumes

About

Dulce de Leche in perfumery imparts a rich, creamy sweetness reminiscent of caramelized milk and sugar. It brings warm, milky, and buttery nuances with a mouthwatering, dessert-like quality. This note enhances gourmand fragrances with a cozy, indulgent character.

Scent Profile

Dulce de Leche in perfumery offers a creamy, caramelized aroma with pronounced milky and buttery facets. Its scent is reminiscent of slow-cooked sweetened milk, featuring notes of caramel, condensed milk, and a subtle hint of toasted sugar. The note evolves with warmth, maintaining a soft, enveloping sweetness throughout its presence.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 80%

Warm 25%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 5%

Fresh 0%

Origin

This note is typically recreated using a blend of lactonic, caramel, and vanillic aroma molecules, as natural dulce de leche is not directly extractable for perfumery. Key components may include maltol, ethyl maltol, and milk lactones to mimic the authentic dessert. It is entirely synthetic in fine fragrance, designed to evoke the familiar confection.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use dulce de leche primarily in the heart or base of gourmand compositions to impart depth and a comforting sweetness. It blends well with vanilla, praline, tonka bean, and nutty or woody notes, supporting both edible and cozy olfactory themes. Its rich character can soften sharp edges and add a creamy texture to blends.

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