Asphalt in perfumery is used to evoke urban, industrial, or raw earthy atmospheres within fragrances. It is a distinctive note that conveys a sense of ruggedness and the raw aroma of city streets or newly paved roads. It offers a unique depth to fragrances, contributing a mineral-like, gritty quality that can invoke feelings of starkness or stark beauty, depending on its combination with other notes. Its use is primarily synthetic due to the impracticality of extracting scent from actual asphalt, allowing perfumers to recreate its essence with precision.
Natural or Synthetic?
Asphalt is used synthetically in perfumery because it is impractical and unsafe to extract essential oils directly from actual asphalt. Synthetic formulations are used to replicate its distinct smell efficiently and safely.
Fragrance Families Asphalt Most Commonly Found In
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