Spicy

Nutmeg

Note Profile

Natural 822 perfumes

Also Known As

Indonesian Nutmeg, Nutmeg Flower

About

Warm, nutty spice

Scent Profile

Nutmeg has a warm, spicy aroma with nutty and slightly sweet undertones. It reveals subtle woody and balsamic facets as it dries down, sometimes accompanied by a faint peppery nuance. The scent can evolve from a fresh, almost citrusy top to a rich, enveloping warmth in the base.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 30%

Warm 75%

Woody 15%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Nutmeg is derived from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, primarily cultivated in Indonesia and Grenada. The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the dried seeds.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use nutmeg mainly as a heart note to impart warmth and complexity to spicy, oriental, and gourmand compositions. It blends well with other spices, woods, florals, and resins, often supporting both masculine and unisex fragrances.