Kumquat
Kumquat suggests the contrast of sweet citrus peel and a tart, slightly bitter center. The perfume effect is small, bright and aromatic, with an orange-like fruitiness.
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It can give a fresh opening more texture than a simple orange accord. Spices, tea and white flowers make useful companions for its sweet-bitter character.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
A kumquat note is a scent interpretation and can be reconstructed from citrus and fruity materials. It does not necessarily mean that the formula contains oil extracted from kumquats.
Related notes to explore
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Tea notes suggest dried leaves, a gentle tannic dryness and a soft aromatic freshness
Ginger →
Ginger is bright and spicy with lemon-like freshness, a dry rooty body and a warm aromatic edge
Neroli →
Neroli is bright and floral with green, citrus-like and gently bitter facets
White Musk →
Musk can suggest clean fabric, warm skin, soft powder or a rounded, gently animalic warmth
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