Note · Gourmand notes
Coumarin
Coumarin is one of the first synthetic molecules in perfumery. Isolated from tonka beans in 1820, then synthesised in 1868 by the chemist William Henry Perkin, it lies at the heart of Houbigant's Fougère Royale, in 1882, which gave its name to the fougère family. Its scent recalls cut hay, almond and vanilla.
What it brings
A warm, hay-like softness that rounds off aromatic notes.
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Material profile
- Family
- Gourmand notes
- Nature
- Synthetic molecule
- Origin
- A molecule found in tonka beans and cut hay, made by synthesis since the late 19th century.
- How it is obtained
- Laboratory synthesis
- On Volute
- 3 fragrances
The fragrances that reveal it
In the same family · Gourmand notes
- Almond
- Almond milk
- Amaretto
- Black truffle
- Brandy
- Buckwheat
- Butter
- Calvados
- Caramel
- Chantilly cream
- Chestnut
- Chocolate
- Cocoa
- Coconut
- Coffee
- Cognac
- Cotton candy
- Crème brûlée
- Gourmand accord
- Halva
- Hazelnut
- Honey
- Liquorice
- Malt
- Marshmallow
- Milky notes
- Nougat
- Pistachio
- Praline
- Rice
- Roasted barley
- Rose liqueur
- Rum
- Sesame
- Sugar
- Sugar cane
- Toffee
- Tonka bean
- Vanilla
- Vodka
- Wheat
- Whipped cream
- Whisky