Malt

Malt is a warm and rich fragrance note with a subtly sweet, grainy, and slightly nutty aroma that carries hints of caramel and toffee. Its scent profile is cozy and comforting, adding a gourmand and earthy quality to perfumes. Malt imparts depth and warmth, often used as a middle or base note to create an inviting and indulgent composition. It pairs beautifully with woody, vanilla, and spicy notes, contributing to fragrances that are complex, warm, and sophisticated.

History & Production: Malt is produced from cereal grains, typically barley, that have been germinated and then dried in a process known as malting. This process activates enzymes that convert the starches in the grain into sugars, giving malt its characteristic sweet and rich aroma. While malt is best known for its use in brewing and distilling, in perfumery, its scent is often replicated using synthetic accords or blends of sweet and earthy notes to capture its warm and comforting essence. Malt notes are appreciated for their ability to add a cozy, gourmand touch to fragrances, making them feel rich and inviting.