Juniper Berries
Juniper berries are known for their fresh, woody, and slightly spicy fragrance profile with crisp, resinous, and pine-like undertones. Their scent is aromatic, invigorating, and slightly sweet, adding a clean and uplifting quality to perfumes. Juniper berries impart a natural, forest-like character and are often used as a top or middle note to enhance the freshness and depth of fragrance compositions. They pair well with citrus, woods, and spices, contributing to perfumes that are lively, sophisticated, and balanced.
History & Production: Juniper berries come from the Juniperus plant, which is native to various parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. Historically, they have been used for culinary, medicinal, and ritual purposes, most famously as the primary flavoring in gin. In perfumery, the essential oil is extracted from the berries through steam distillation, capturing their aromatic, fresh, and slightly sweet scent. Juniper berry notes are cherished for their ability to bring a crisp, woody freshness to modern and classic fragrances, evoking the essence of nature and adding complexity and energy to scent compositions.
