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Freshtop note

Camphor

Sharp, cooling and penetrating; clean and medicinal.

Fragrance Family

Fresh

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

Asia

Olfactory Strength

Soft · 3/9

Camphor carries a soft olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a soft material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.

About Camphor in Perfumery

Camphor belongs to the fresh family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

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