copper
Fresh Family
A unique, metallic note with a clean, sharp essence.
Intensity
moderate
Longevity
moderate
Popularity
1 fragrances
Family
Fresh
Olfactory Profile
fresh
earthy
green
spicy
sweet
About copper
Copper as a fragrance note is intriguing and somewhat unconventional. It offers a metallic, clean, and sharp character to fragrances, evoking the smell of cold, clean metal or the tang of coins. While not derived from natural sources due to its inorganic nature, its representation in perfumery is achieved through synthetic means. Perfumers value copper for its ability to add an avant-garde, industrial edge to compositions, often enhancing the complexity and modernity of a scent.
Synthetic Alternatives
The copper note in perfumery is entirely synthetic, crafted through the artful combination of various aroma chemicals to mimic the clean, metallic sharpness associated with the metal itself.
Perfumer's Tips
Use sparingly to introduce a modern, metallic edge to fragrances. It works well as a top note to catch immediate attention and set a contemporary tone for the scent.