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Gourmandbase note

Coumarin

Sweet hay-almond molecule; the soul of the fougère.

Fragrance Family

Gourmand

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 6/9

Coumarin carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Coumarin in Perfumery

Coumarin 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 Coumarin

Luna Rossa Carbon

Prada · 2017

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