Resin

Mastic

Note Profile

Natural 18 perfumes

About

Mastic has a fresh, balsamic, pine-like scent with subtle citrus and herbal undertones. It can evoke a slightly woody, sweet, and resinous aroma, often used to impart a Mediterranean, green, or slightly leathery nuance to fragrances.

Scent Profile

Mastic presents a fresh, balsamic aroma with pronounced pine-like facets, complemented by subtle citrus and herbal undertones. Its scent evolves to reveal gentle woody and sweet resinous notes, sometimes hinting at a faint leathery nuance. The overall impression is green and Mediterranean, with a clean, natural character.

Citrus 5%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 10%

Sweet 10%

Warm 20%

Woody 15%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

Origin

Mastic is a natural resin obtained from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, primarily grown on the Greek island of Chios. The resin is harvested by making incisions in the tree's bark and collecting the exuded droplets, which are then cleaned and sometimes distilled for perfumery use.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers typically use mastic as a heart or base note to impart freshness and a green, resinous depth to compositions. It blends well with citrus, aromatic herbs, woods, and other resins, and is valued for adding Mediterranean character or a subtle leathery-green nuance to both masculine and unisex fragrances.