NoteSpicyNatural raw material

Nutmeg

Very facetted scent alternating warmth and freshness, spicy, soft, aromatic.

Origin · Indonesia, Sri LankaExtraction · Steam distillationUsed parts · Nuts (stone inside the fruit)

About

A wintry scent of warmth and wonder. A unique combination of warm, fresh, spicy facets intermingle in a charming scent that is mostly used to add hints of spiciness to complex accords. Its soft, aromatic facets add an air of charm to Eaux de Cologne and Eaux de toilettes for men, as well as a myriad of ambery fragrances.

History

The ancient city of Constantinople was the first to dabble in the newfound delights of nutmeg when the spice was imported from India during the 6th century. It would take six more centuries before the spice made its way to Europe as plunder during The Crusades, where it really thrilled the senses of its new fans—quickly gaining popularity and becoming the second-most popular spice after pepper. New nutmeg devotees found ways to flavor almost anything with the spice, despite its hefty price tag (half a kilo of nutmeg would put you out of pocket by three sheep and a cow). The treasured spice was carried in a small silver or wooden box alongside a grater and added to dishes at leisure.

Production

Originally native to the Molucca Islands of Indonesia, the nutmeg tree now grows in many tropical regions across the globe. However, the production of nutmeg has largely remained in its native homeland, with the exception of Sri Lanka and Grenada Island. The delightfully fragrant scent of nutmeg is obtained through steam distillation—but only the nuts deemed unworthy for culinary purposes are distilled.