Cypriol Oil
Cypriol has a dry woody scent with earth, smoke and a spicy undertone. Its rough, rooty texture can suggest part of the darker side of an oud accord.
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It gives substance to oud, leather and woody compositions and can add a dry earthy line to contemporary chypre styles.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural cypriol oil is distilled from the roots of Cyperus scariosus. It is related to a sedge, rather than being an agarwood or cedar oil.
Related notes to explore
Oud →
Oud ranges from dark, resinous wood to smoky, leathery and animalic impressions
Leather →
Leather can evoke supple hide, dry suede, smoky tar or a polished, slightly animalic warmth
Patchouli →
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets
Saffron →
Saffron suggests a dry, warm spice with leathery, hay-like and sometimes metallic nuances
Material references
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