Smoky scent notes

Smoky notes smell of campfires, charred wood and incense. They come from birch tar, cade oil and molecules like guaiacol, which is also part of the smell of smoked foods.

Smoky notes sit mostly in the base. They add a dark, dry edge to woods, leather and incense blends, and they make an interesting contrast under white florals. Use them sparingly in candles: a little smoke reads cozy, a lot reads like a chimney.