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Gourmandbase note

Chestnut

Roasted, sweet-starchy nut; warm, cozy and gourmand.

Fragrance Family

Gourmand

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Mediterranean

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 4/9

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

About Chestnut in Perfumery

Chestnut belongs to the gourmand family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Chestnut

Stronger With You

Giorgio Armani · 2017

By the Fireplace

Maison Margiela · 2015

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