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Gunpowder

Gunpowder is obviously not a perfumery material: its note is an accord evoking the dry, slightly sulphurous smell of a cap or a freshly struck match. It is smoky, mineral and slightly peppery.

What it brings

A dry, smoky spark that adds bite.

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Material profile

Family
Spices
Nature
Perfumer’s accord
Origin
An accord composed by the perfumer.
How it is obtained
Recomposed by the perfumer
On Volute
1 fragrance

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