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stink

stink

Featured in 54 perfumes

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Top Note
7
Heart Note
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Base Note

Fragrance Note Deep Dive

stink

Origins & Sources

stink is a distinctive fragrance note that plays an important role in perfumery. This note can be derived from natural sources - including specific plants, flowers, woods, resins, or other materials - or created synthetically to replicate or enhance natural scents. Natural stink often provides a more complex and nuanced character, while synthetic versions offer consistency and sustainability. The stink note contributes unique olfactory characteristics to fragrance compositions, influencing how perfumes evolve on the skin.

Characteristics & Usage

stink has unique olfactory characteristics that contribute significantly to fragrance compositions. This note influences the overall scent profile with its own intensity, longevity, and how it interacts with other notes. The stink note can create harmony, contrast, or complexity depending on how it's blended with other ingredients.

In our database, the stink note appears most commonly as a base note, suggesting it has deep, foundational qualities that provide long-lasting depth and warmth. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use stink to achieve specific effects in their compositions.

Pairs well with

Complementary notes

Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside stink.

bergamot

Layer bergamot with stink for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

musk

musk adds contrast that lets stink shine without overwhelming.

sandalwood

Blend stink with sandalwood to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

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