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Spicytop note

Grains of Paradise

Peppery-cardamom warmth; spicy with a citrus edge.

Fragrance Family

Spicy

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

West Africa

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 7/9

Grains of Paradise 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 Grains of Paradise in Perfumery

Grains of Paradise belongs to the spicy 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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