Note families
Spicy Notes
Works in two directions: cool and bright like pink pepper and cardamom, warm and dense like cinnamon and clove.

Notes in this family
12 notes
What is the cinnamon note in perfume?Cinnamon is a warm, sweet and bark-like spice note. Learn how Cinnamomum species, bark and leaf oils differ, and how the note works in perfume.
What is the cardamom note in perfume?Cardamom is a cool, green and gently sweet spice note. Learn the difference between green and black cardamom, its oil and perfume pairings.
What is the pink pepper note in perfume?Pink pepper lends perfume a bright, lightly spicy and sometimes fruity lift. Learn where the material comes from and how the note works with flowers, citrus and woods.