Spicy

Nutmeg

Note Profile

Botanical 2,503 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.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Spicy

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What this is made of

eugenol

Principally this

CAS 97-53-0

Eugenol is a major nutmeg constituent but is more characteristic of clove; a weak account, recorded as such.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Eugenol products must list this name above a set concentration
Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

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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.