Gourmand

Honey

Note Profile

Natural 675 perfumes

Also Known As

White Honey

About

Sweet, floral honey

Scent Profile

Honey in perfumery presents a rich, sweet aroma with pronounced floral and animalic undertones. Its scent can evoke nuances of beeswax, dried fruits, and hay, evolving from a syrupy sweetness to a slightly leathery warmth as it dries down. The complexity of honey notes can range from light and golden to dark and resinous, depending on the source and concentration.

Citrus 0%

Floral 15%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 75%

Warm 20%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 15%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Perfumery honey notes are typically recreated using accords of natural and synthetic materials, as direct extraction from honey is impractical. Common components include phenylacetic acid, beeswax absolute, and other floral or animalic molecules to mimic the multifaceted scent of real honey. These accords are crafted to capture the essence of honey without the instability of the raw material.

Usage in Perfumery

Honey is most often used as a heart or base note, lending depth and a gourmand character to compositions. It pairs well with florals, tobacco, amber, and woody notes, enhancing warmth and richness. Perfumers use honey to add a naturalistic sweetness and to bridge animalic and floral elements within a fragrance.