Gourmand

Walnut

Note Profile

Natural 3 perfumes

Scent Profile

Walnut has a warm, nutty aroma with earthy, slightly woody undertones and a mild sweetness. Its scent can evoke toasted nuances and a creamy, almost buttery facet that deepens as it develops. The note is subtle but distinctive, adding a gourmand richness without overt sweetness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 45%

Warm 15%

Woody 15%

Earthy 25%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Walnut essence is typically obtained through extraction of the nut or its shell, using solvent or CO2 methods. Natural walnut absolute is rare and costly, so perfumers often recreate the scent using aroma chemicals and accords that mimic its characteristic profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use walnut primarily as a heart or base note to impart depth and a comforting, edible warmth to gourmand, woody, or oriental compositions. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, woods, and spices, and can soften sharper notes or enrich creamy accords.