Spicy

Warm, sharp, and full of character, the spicy family covers cinnamon, clove, cardamom, black pepper, pink pepper, saffron, nutmeg, and ginger. Spices add heat, depth, and complexity, and split broadly into two groups: warm-sweet spices (cinnamon, clove, cardamom) and sharp-cool spices (pepper, ginger). They sit in the top and heart of a composition, bringing energy and dimension. Spicy notes are core to oriental perfumery and traditional Arabic blends, and pair naturally with oud, amber, rose, and gourmand bases.