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Spicy

Carvi alpin

Carvi alpin belongs to the Spicy olfactory family. This material is studied to understand its facets, its evolution over time and its role in the architecture of fine fragrance.
Carvi alpin
Origin and landscape

Alpes Alpages, forest edges and fresh versants of the Alpine Arc. Chablais, the Gavot plateau, the valley of Abondance and the Lemanic rivers.

Olfactory family

Spicy

Part used

Material sourced from or inspired by the Alpine territory

Transformation

Extraction adapted to material: distillation, expression or absolute according to availability

What it feels like

Hot, vibrant, dry and texturated

Its role in fragrance

anime la formule et crée des contrastes entre fleurs, résines et bois

What it pairs with

Observe it alongside citrus, flowers, woods or resins to understand its contrasts and how it extends within a composition.