Field notes / 01
What does coffee smell like?
Coffee can be dry and roasted, softly nutty or almost smoky. A sweet latte impression usually comes from vanilla, caramel or milky notes around it. On its own, the roasted bitterness can provide a striking counterpoint to fruit and rich white flowers.
Field notes / 02
The material behind the impression
Coffee extracts and reconstructed accords are both used in perfumery. Roast level and formulation change the aromatic result. A listed coffee note does not establish caffeine content, edible coffee in the bottle or a particular bean origin.
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Its place in the composition
Coffee gives vanilla a darker edge and makes cherry feel less syrupy. Jasmine or orange blossom can create a floral-gourmand contrast, while patchouli extends the dry depth. It may appear at any pyramid stage depending on the style of accord.







