Turmeric
Turmeric has a dry earthy-spicy aroma with woody, rooty and slightly bitter facets. It is less sweet and cinnamon-like than many familiar warm spices.
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It adds an earthy accent to woods, aromatic accords and restrained gourmands.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural turmeric materials come from the rhizome. A named note can also be a constructed interpretation, without confirming a particular extract.
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Sandalwood is a soft, creamy wood note with milky, warm and gently dry facets
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