BASMATI NOTES

Basmati Notes in perfumery evoke the warm, nutty, and slightly floral aroma of basmati rice—a fragrance that is soft, comforting, and subtly exotic. Characterized by its gently toasted, milky sweetness with hints of almond, hay, and creamy wood, this note offers a unique, textured gourmand nuance without being overtly sugary. It conjures the scent of freshly steamed basmati grains or warm rice pudding laced with floral water, making it both soothing and sensorial. Typically used in the heart or base of a fragrance, Basmati Notes bring a plush, skin-like warmth and a refined, almost meditative elegance to gourmand, woody, or floral compositions.

History & Production: While natural basmati rice cannot be directly extracted for perfumery, its olfactory essence is recreated through a blend of synthetic aroma molecules and natural materials such as gamma-undecalactone, coumarin, milky musks, and orris butter. Inspired by the comforting scent of rice in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures—where it is both a staple and a symbol of nourishment—Basmati Notes have emerged in niche and contemporary fragrances to add an element of softness, calm, and edible warmth. When paired with florals, spices, or soft woods, this accord wraps the composition in a gentle, velvety embrace that feels both intimate and refined.