Note Profile
Katrafay is the essential oil steam distilled from the bark of Cedrelopsis grevei, a tree native to Madagascar. It smells dry and woody, with earthy and slightly spicy touches and sometimes a green or herbal hint. It is smooth rather than sharp. It lasts, and it develops a gentle warmth with faint resin. It gives a woody backbone to the heart and base.
Katrafay has a dry, woody scent with earthy and slightly spicy undertones, sometimes described as having a subtle green or herbal nuance. Its aroma is persistent and evolves to reveal a gentle warmth with faint resinous facets. The note is smooth rather than sharp, contributing a natural, grounding character.
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
Cedrelopsis grevei oil is real; we hold none. The material that would realise this note is Katrafay oil (Cedrelopsis grevei); we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.
Katrafay is derived from the bark of Cedrelopsis grevei, a tree native to Madagascar. The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the bark, which is sustainably harvested to protect the species and local ecosystems.
Perfumers use katrafay primarily in the heart and base of compositions to impart depth and a woody backbone. It blends well with other woody notes, resins, spices, and certain florals, and is valued for its ability to add complexity and a naturalistic touch to both masculine and unisex fragrances.
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