KARMAWOOD

Karmawood is an IFF fragrance material that brings together woody amber, a powdery texture and the smooth impression of creamy sandalwood. Its interest lies in that combination: wood with a rounded surface, while the amber facet gives the impression warmth and substance. Here, powdery describes an olfactory texture rather than actual powder in the perfume.

The name denotes a defined manufactured fragrance material, rather than a tree species or a sandalwood essential oil. A perfumer can use it to reinforce a woody composition or give other notes a warmer, more substantial setting. IFF describes it as a persistent material, but this does not establish how long a finished fragrance will last on skin. Its amount and the surrounding ingredients determine whether its woody, amber or creamy facets stand out.