Brown Sugar
Extrait
The Saltworks Company
Statement
Molasses
Note Profile
Scent Profile
Molasses has a rich, darkly sweet aroma with notes of burnt sugar, treacle, and subtle hints of licorice and dried fruit. Its scent is dense and syrupy, with a slightly smoky undertone that deepens as it dries down. The olfactory character is warm and enveloping, evoking the essence of caramelized sugars and toasted grains.
Origin
Molasses is a byproduct of sugarcane or sugar beet processing, obtained during the extraction and refining of sugar. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and synthetic aroma chemicals to capture its distinctive gourmand profile.
Usage in Perfumery
Perfumers use molasses primarily as a heart or base note to add depth and a sweet, edible warmth to gourmand and oriental compositions. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, spices, and woody notes, enhancing the richness and longevity of sweet accords.
A variety of
Gourmand
Gourmand
Perfumes featuring Molasses
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Molasses appears prominently.