Sulfur
A distinctive fragrance note evoking sulfur.
Mineral
About Sulfur
Sulfur is the name of an element. As a fragrance note, the word describes an impression associated with sulfur; it does not establish that elemental sulfur is an ingredient in a perfume.
Scent Profile
The smell of a sulfur-containing fragrance material depends on the substance and its concentration. The International Fragrance Association’s glossary explains that some sulfurous materials can suggest onion or garlic, while in a fragrance they may contribute citrus or floral nuances.
Use in Perfumery
Mendittorosa lists sulfur among the top notes of Athanor, a perfume inspired by alchemy. The materials used to create such an impression can differ from one composition to another.
The image is a reference photograph of sulfur crystals, not a depiction of a perfume ingredient. Photograph: Jurii / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
