Bay Leaf
Bay and laurel notes suggest aromatic leaves with dry spice, green wood and a softly balsamic warmth. Some materials also have clove-like or camphoraceous facets.
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They bring structure to citrus, woods and aromatic accords without a pronounced sugary effect.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Common bay names can refer to different botanical materials. The note alone does not establish whether laurel, bay-rum-tree material or a reconstruction is intended.
Related notes to explore
Clove →
Clove is warm and intensely spicy, with sweet woody, slightly medicinal and carnation-like facets
Bergamot →
Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality
Cedar →
Cedar suggests dry wood, pencil shavings and a clean, gently resinous warmth
Rosemary →
Rosemary is aromatic and green, with camphor, pine-like wood and a slightly bitter herbal freshness
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