25d • Accords/Formulas
Chestnut
For centuries, chestnuts were a staple food across Europe and Asia, earning the nickname “The Bread Tree” due to their use in flours, breads, and desserts. Today, the aroma of roasted chestnuts remains synonymous with warmth, comfort, and nostalgia.
In perfumery, chestnut is largely a fantasy note recreated through an accord rather than a single material. Rich, warm, nutty, and slightly sweet, it evokes toasted nuts, fresh baked bread, caramelized sugars, and subtle woody nuances.
One of the greatest challenges in creating this accord was working with pyrazines, thiazoles, and furans—the molecules responsible for many roasted and baked aromas. These materials are incredibly powerful and unforgiving; a trace too little leaves the accord flat, while a trace too much can make it harsh or burnt.
The goal was to capture the aroma of chestnuts roasting over an open fire: the toasted shell, soft starchy interior, and gentle sweetness that fills the air on a cool autumn evening.
What does roasted chestnut remind you of: fresh baked bread, toasted nuts, or a cozy fireplace?
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