Gourmand

Malt

Note Profile

Natural 27 perfumes

Scent Profile

Malt has a warm, sweet, and slightly toasted aroma reminiscent of cereal grains, bread crust, and a hint of caramel. It carries subtle nutty and biscuity undertones, with a soft, enveloping quality that can evoke the scent of freshly brewed beer or whisky. As it develops, malt reveals a gentle, creamy sweetness that lingers smoothly.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~36h lasting

Origin

Malt is derived from cereal grains, most commonly barley, that have been germinated and then dried. In perfumery, malt notes are recreated using aroma molecules and natural extracts that mimic the characteristic scent of malted grains.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use malt primarily in the heart or base of gourmand compositions to impart warmth, depth, and a comforting sweetness. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, woods, and spices, and can add a unique, edible nuance to both masculine and feminine fragrances.