Black Honey

Photo Black Honey :: fragrance ingredients

Black Honey in perfumery is a distinctive note, offering a rich, deep sweetness with a complex profile. Unlike traditional honey scents, Black Honey possesses a darker, more intense character. It's often used to add depth and a luxurious, velvety quality to fragrance compositions. The note can be found in a variety of fragrance types, contributing a unique blend of sweetness and warmth, often with hints of tobacco, spices, or woody undertones. In certain formulations, it complements floral or citrus notes, providing a contrasting backdrop that enhances the overall scent experience.

Natural or Synthetic?
Black Honey as a fragrance note is primarily synthetic due to the challenges in capturing its complex profile naturally. The natural scent of honey, especially the richer Black Honey variety, is difficult to extract in a form usable for perfumery. Synthetic chemistry offers a practical solution to replicate this intricate aroma consistently and effectively for use in fragrances.



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Some Statistics on Black Honey



Note distribution of black honey across all fragrances

Percentage of fragrances in our database (2134 Fragrances) that contain black honey