Cade

Cade is a distinctive fragrance note known for its powerful, smoky, and woody aroma with resinous and leathery undertones. Its scent profile is reminiscent of campfires and charred wood, adding depth and a rugged character to perfumes. Cade is often used as a middle or base note, imparting a bold and complex quality to fragrance compositions. It pairs well with other woody, spicy, and herbal notes, contributing to rich, masculine, and sophisticated fragrances that exude warmth and mystery.

History & Production: Cade oil is derived from the wood of the prickly juniper shrub (Juniperus oxycedrus), which is native to the Mediterranean region. The oil is produced through the process of destructive distillation of the wood, yielding a dark, viscous liquid with a potent, smoky scent. To make it suitable for use in perfumery, crude cade oil undergoes rectification—steam or vacuum distillation—to remove impurities and reduce its intense aroma. Rectified cade oil has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties and distinctive scent. In modern perfumery, it is valued for adding a smoky, leathery depth to fragrances, particularly in leather, chypre, and fougère compositions.