Gin

About Gin

Gin is a dry botanical accord inspired by juniper berries, citrus peel, coriander, angelica, and other aromatic ingredients used in the spirit. In fragrance, the focus is usually cool clarity and conifer-like sharpness rather than alcoholic sweetness.

Scent Profile

The profile is dry, cool, herbal, citrusy, spicy, and transparent. It can suggest juniper, lemon or lime peel, chilled glass, and a polished cocktail brightness.

Use in Perfumery

Gin works in the opening with citrus, mint, juniper, lavender, sage, musks, dry woods, pepper, and watery notes. It can give a composition a clean snap and a crisp botanical edge.

Did You Know?

That makes gin useful in modern colognes, aromatic woods, and summer musks. It gives freshness a dry twist that feels sharper than simple lemon or mint. The juniper facet also links easily to conifers, incense, and mineral notes. Used with aldehydes, it can feel almost glassy and very dry on skin. The smell of gin is built from botanicals, not only alcohol. Perfumers use the idea to create a chilled, grown-up freshness with herbal and citrus structure.