Armani Code
EDP · 2024
Giorgio Armani
Favourite
Nutmeg
Note Profile
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.
ScentWheel
Breadthmedium
EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting
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.
Notable Perfumers
Perfumers known for using Nutmeg include Alberto Morillas , François Demachy , Christian Provenzano , Antoine Maisondieu , Elodie Durande , and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud .
A variety of
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Common Accords
Perfumes featuring Nutmeg
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Nutmeg appears prominently.
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Armani Code (2024)
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Des Clous Pour Une Pelure
EDP · 2020
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Diamond Paradise
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Room 1015
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Essence of Power
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Final Heat
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Perfume Parlour
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