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Gourmandbase note

Rum

Boozy, caramelized sugarcane warmth; rich and heady.

Fragrance Family

Gourmand

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Caribbean

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 4/9

Rum 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 Rum in Perfumery

Rum 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 Rum

Angels' Share

Kilian · 2020

Bitter Peach

Tom Ford · 2020

Velvet Orchid

Tom Ford · 2014

Man in Black

Bvlgari · 2014

Jazz Club

Maison Margiela · 2013

Virgin Island Water

Creed · 2007

Straight to Heaven

Kilian · 2007

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