CASCARILLA

Cascarilla has a strong spicy scent with warm woody nuances that can recall nutmeg and black pepper. It suggests aromatic bark rather than a sweet cinnamon confection. This combination of wood and spice can give a fragrance a distinct, warm accent without defining the character of the whole perfume.

The natural essential oil is steam-distilled from the dried bark of Croton eluteria, associated with the Bahamas and other parts of the Caribbean. In fragrance composition, it can sit alongside allspice, sage and oakmoss, bringing its spicy character into herbal and mossy settings. For discovery, look at whether the surrounding notes emphasise aromatic greenery, moss or warmer woods.