Birch is known for its distinctive woody aroma and has been used in traditional medicine and perfumery for centuries. The bark and leaves of the birch tree are where the aromatic materials are sourced. Birch tar oil, distilled from the bark, is particularly noted for its rich, leathery, and smoky scent, reminiscent of wintergreen.This oil plays a historical role in perfumery, once used as a base for the traditional Russian leather fragrance. Modern perfumery continues to utilize birch for its bold scent profile, often in masculine or unisex fragrances. The process involves careful steam distillation of the bark to extract the oil, which is then refined and sometimes blended with other woody or smoky notes to achieve the desired fragrance accord.
Natural or Synthetic?
Birch is used both naturally, as birch tar oil extracted from the bark, and synthetically in modern perfumery. The synthetic version allows for a more controlled and versatile application, especially in leather accords.
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