Gourmand

Sesame

Note Profile

Natural 17 perfumes

About

Sesame in perfumery imparts a rich, nutty, and roasted aroma, sometimes with subtle hints of sweetness and earthiness. It can evoke the scent of toasted sesame seeds or sesame oil, lending a comforting, gourmand quality to fragrances. This note is often used to add warmth and an edible nuance to both oriental and modern scent compositions.

Scent Profile

Sesame in perfumery presents a warm, nutty, and roasted aroma with subtle sweet and earthy undertones. The scent can evoke the impression of toasted sesame seeds or lightly caramelized sesame oil. It develops with a comforting, edible nuance that lingers softly in the composition.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 45%

Warm 20%

Woody 0%

Earthy 25%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Sesame is derived from the seeds of the Sesamum indicum plant, primarily cultivated in Asia and Africa. The aromatic profile is typically obtained through extraction of the seeds or by using sesame oil, which retains the characteristic toasted scent.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use sesame mainly as a heart or base note to impart warmth and a gourmand facet to fragrances. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, spices, and woody notes, and is often found in oriental and modern gourmand compositions to add depth and an inviting, edible quality.