The Ingredient Archive
80 materials. One studio.
Every note we build with, in plain words: what it smells like, what it does to a blend, and what we would put beside it. 42 of them you can choose yourself at the bench.
Index · 80 entries
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Agarwood (Oud)Base · WoodyDense, resinous wood with a smoky, slightly medicinal depth.In 4 scentsAt the bench
AmberBase · SweetWarm resin and soft powder. Golden rather than sweet.In 12 scents
AmbretteBase · MuskySoft, warm musk with a pear-like sweetness.In 2 scents
BergamotTop · CitrusBright citrus with a polished, bitter edge. The classic clean opening.In 10 scentsAt the bench
BirchBase · WoodySmoky, tarry bark with a cool leathery edge.In 2 scents
Bitter AlmondBase · SweetMarzipan and stone fruit kernel, sweet with a sharp edge.In 2 scents
BlackcurrentTop · FruityDark, tart berry with a green, slightly sour snap.In 4 scentsAt the bench
Blood OrangeTop · CitrusSweet orange with a deep, berry-red edge.In 2 scents
Brazilian RosewoodBase · WoodyWarm, softly floral wood with a rosy sweetness.In 2 scents
Brown SugarBase · SweetDamp molasses sweetness, warm and slightly toasted.In 2 scents
Bulgarian RoseHeart · FloralFull, honeyed rose with a green stem underneath.At the bench
CacaoBase · SweetDry, bitter cocoa with a dusty, earthy depth.In 2 scents
CaramelBase · SweetBurnt sugar, buttery and slightly bitter at the edge.At the bench
CardamomHeart · SpicyCool green spice with a faint eucalyptus lift.In 8 scentsAt the bench
CarnationHeart · FloralPeppery floral with a clove-like heat.In 2 scents
CedarwoodBase · WoodyDry, polished woods for a clean, lasting finish.In 16 scentsAt the bench
CherryTop · FruityDark, syrupy fruit with a bitter almond note behind it.In 2 scentsAt the bench
CinnamonBase · SpicyHot, sweet bark with a dry, dusty finish.In 4 scentsAt the bench
CloveBase · SpicySharp, medicinal spice with a numbing warmth.At the bench
CoconutBase · SweetCreamy, milky sweetness with a faint suntan-oil warmth.In 2 scents
CoffeeBase · SweetDark roast, bitter and rich, with a faint chocolate warmth.At the bench
CognacTop · SweetSharp, boozy warmth with dried fruit behind it.In 2 scents
Cotton CandyBase · SweetSpun sugar. Light, pink and unmistakably sweet.At the bench
CypressBase · WoodyCool green resin. A forest at dusk.In 2 scents
Damask RoseHeart · FloralDeep, jammy rose with a honeyed sweetness.In 2 scents
Fir ResinBase · WoodySticky green sap with a cool, coniferous bite.In 4 scents
FrangipaniHeart · FloralCreamy tropical flower, sweet and faintly peachy.In 2 scents
FreesiaHeart · FloralLight peppery floral, clean and slightly green.In 2 scents
GardeniaHeart · FloralCreamy white petals with a green, mushroomy underside.In 4 scents
GingerTop · SpicySharp, warm spice with a bright, almost fizzy lift.At the bench
GrapefruitTop · CitrusTart pink citrus with a bitter, slightly sulphurous bite.In 2 scentsAt the bench
Green AppleTop · FruityCrisp, tart apple skin. Fresh and slightly watery.In 2 scentsAt the bench
Green BambooHeart · AromaticCool cut stems, watery and faintly grassy.In 2 scents
Guaiac WoodBase · WoodySmoky, tarry wood with a sweet rose edge underneath.At the bench
HedioneHeart · FloralSoft jasmine glow with a clean citrus transparency.At the bench
HoneyBase · SweetThick golden sweetness with a waxy, faintly animalic edge.At the bench
IrisHeart · FloralCool powder and damp earth. Suede rather than flower.In 4 scentsAt the bench
Iso E SuperBase · WoodySoft, velvety wood with a faint peppery hum. Almost transparent.At the bench
JasmineHeart · FloralAiry white florals that glow rather than sparkle.In 16 scentsAt the bench
LavenderHeart · AromaticClean herbal floral, cool at the top and faintly sweet underneath.In 4 scentsAt the bench
LeatherBase · LeatherySmooth, dry hide with a faint smokiness.At the bench
LemonTop · CitrusSharp, clean citrus. Bright and immediately recognisable.In 4 scents
MandarinTop · CitrusSweet, round orange peel. The friendliest citrus.In 4 scentsAt the bench
Marine (Aqua)Top · FreshCool, open air over water. Clean without soap.In 4 scentsAt the bench
MossBase · EarthyDamp forest floor, green and slightly bitter.In 2 scents
MuskBase · MuskyWarm, soft skin. Clean but not soapy.In 12 scents
NeroliTop · FloralGreen orange blossom, bright and a little bitter.In 2 scents
NutmegHeart · SpicyWarm, dusty spice with a sweet woody edge.In 2 scentsAt the bench
OlibanumBase · WoodyDry incense resin, cool and faintly citrus at the edge.In 2 scents
Orange BlossomHeart · FloralWhite floral with citrus behind it. Honeyed and clean at once.At the bench
PapyrusBase · WoodyDry reed and paper, smoky and slightly dusty.In 2 scents
PatchouliBase · EarthyDamp earth and dark leaves, with a sweet, inky depth.In 10 scentsAt the bench
PeachTop · FruitySoft, velvety stone fruit. Sweet and slightly fuzzy.In 2 scents
Pear BlossomHeart · FloralDelicate white flower with a crisp, watery fruit edge.In 2 scents
PeonyHeart · FloralLight, dewy petals with a hint of green apple.In 2 scentsAt the bench
PineappleTop · FruityRipe tropical fruit, sweet and a little sharp at the edge.In 2 scentsAt the bench
Pink PepperTop · SpicyDry, rosy spice with a light prickle. Warm rather than hot.At the bench
PistachioBase · SweetSweet green nut, buttery with a salted edge.In 2 scents
PlumTop · FruityDark, wine-like fruit with a soft, jammy sweetness.In 4 scents
PomegranateTop · FruityTart red fruit with a crisp, slightly astringent bite.In 2 scents
PruneBase · SweetDried dark fruit, syrupy with a boozy depth.In 2 scents
RaspberryTop · FruityJuicy, sparkling berry. Sweet with a tart finish.In 2 scentsAt the bench
RoseHeart · FloralFresh petals with a green stem and a soft honeyed centre.In 6 scents
RumBase · SweetDark, boozy sweetness with molasses and a warm spice edge.In 2 scentsAt the bench
SaffronHeart · SpicyWarm, golden spice with a leathery, faintly medicinal softness.In 2 scents
SageHeart · AromaticDry grey-green herb, slightly bitter and mineral.In 2 scentsAt the bench
Sakura BlossomHeart · FloralFaint, powdery petals with a soft almond sweetness.In 2 scents
SandlewoodBase · WoodySoft, creamy wood that sits close and stays.In 14 scentsAt the bench
Sea SaltTop · FreshCool marine air on skin. Openness, bottled.In 2 scents
SeaweedTop · FreshSalty green kelp, mineral and slightly iodine.In 2 scents
Sichuan PepperTop · SpicyBright, tingling pepper with a citrus edge and a numbing buzz.In 6 scents
StrawberryTop · FruityRipe, sun-warmed sweetness. The bright first impression that makes people lean in.In 2 scentsAt the bench
Tobacco LeafBase · WoodyDried leaf, honeyed and warm with a hay-like sweetness.In 2 scents
Tonka BeanBase · SweetAlmond-sweet warmth with a tobacco shadow.In 10 scentsAt the bench
TuberoseHeart · FloralCreamy, heady white flower with a green, almost rubbery edge.In 2 scentsAt the bench
VanillaBase · SweetCreamy and warm. The comfort at the centre of a sweet blend.In 14 scentsAt the bench
VetiverBase · EarthyDry roots and smoke, with a cool grassy bitterness.In 4 scentsAt the bench
VioletHeart · FloralPowdery-soft petals that smooth fruit into something refined.In 8 scentsAt the bench
White AmberBase · MuskySoft, clean warmth. Skin rather than sugar.At the bench
Ylang-YlangHeart · FloralHeady banana-cream floral with a spicy, rubbery edge.In 2 scents