Eugenol

Eugenol is a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet fragrance note with a characteristic clove-like aroma. Its scent profile is rich, aromatic, and slightly woody, adding depth and a distinctive spiciness to perfumes. Eugenol imparts a warm, inviting quality and is often used as a middle or base note to enhance the richness of a fragrance. It pairs beautifully with florals, spices, and woody notes, contributing to complex and sophisticated compositions that exude warmth, elegance, and a touch of exoticism.

History & Production: Eugenol is a naturally occurring compound found in various essential oils, most notably in clove oil and, to a lesser extent, in cinnamon, nutmeg, and bay leaves. It is extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction from these natural sources. Eugenol has been used in perfumery, traditional medicine, and flavoring for centuries, valued for its warm, spicy scent and aromatic properties. In modern perfumery, eugenol is both used in its natural form and synthesized to add a distinctive, spicy warmth to fragrances, enhancing their depth and complexity.