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Caramel

A warm confectionery accord that evokes browned sugar and soft sweetness.

Gourmand

  • Sweet
  • Toasty
  • Warm
  • Confectionery
Caramel

What does it smell like?

Sweet, toasty, sometimes creamy or slightly burnt, depending on the composition.

What is it?

A perfume accord inspired by caramel, not a claim that cooked sugar is added to the bottle.

The material

Aroma materials combined to create a caramel-like effect.

Where does it come from?

A composed accord has no botanical growing region.

Types and forms

Soft toffee, airy spun sugar and darker toasted-sugar effects are different interpretations.

Natural and manufactured materials

The perfume note describes a scent effect. It may be constructed from manufactured aroma materials and, where appropriate, natural extracts. The note name does not disclose a formula or certify ingredient origin.

How it is produced or composed

Materials such as ethyl maltol can contribute candy-like sweetness and caramel nuances; they are not a complete caramel formula.

Its role in perfume

Rounds gourmand compositions and softens woods, fruit and balsamic accords. Pyramid positions are useful tendencies, not fixed rules or performance guarantees.

Material type

  • Perfumery material or accord

Accords and scent relationships

  • Gourmand
  • Pairings are editorial exploration ideas, not formula rules.

Explore combinations

Ideas for exploring scent; related notes are not necessarily synonyms.

Perfumes containing this note

Selected from MOM's structured fragrance profiles for this exact note. A listed note describes the fragrance and does not disclose its formula.

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