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Cumin

Cumin has a sharp, pungent, and intensely spicy aroma with strong animalic and sweaty undertones. It is a powerful, warm, and slightly earthy scent that can be perceived as provocative and intimate, often reminiscent of human body odor.
Origin and Extraction
Cumin is derived from the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, which is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Southwest Asia. The seeds are typically extracted through steam distillation or cold pressing, with major production occurring in countries like India, Iran, and Turkey.
History and Culture
Cumin has a long history of use in culinary and medicinal traditions, dating back to ancient Egypt and mentioned in both the Bible and ancient Greek texts. In perfumery, it gained prominence in the late 20th century as perfumers began exploring more provocative and animalic scent profiles. Notable fragrances featuring cumin include Serge Lutens' Arabie and Frederic Malle's Musc Ravageur.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Cumin's distinctive odor comes from its primary chemical component, cuminaldehyde, which is a monoterpene aldehyde. This compound is responsible for its sharp, spicy, and slightly sweaty scent profile. Other key components include pinene, terpinene, and various essential oil compounds that contribute to its complex aromatic character.

Fragrances with Cumin

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Product shot of Gladiator Oud by Electimuss

Electimuss

Gladiator Oud

7.8/10(6)
SpicyWoody

Bold oud and spice conquer the senses.

Sample from €14

€445100ml
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Product shot of Kamel Oud by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Kamel Oud

SpicyWoody

Spicy-woody allure, refined oud.

Sample from €14

€25050ml
Product shot of Fortis by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Fortis

9.7/10(3)
SpicyWoody

Earthy spices, smoky woods.

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Etrango by J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

Etrango

SpicyFloral

Spiced rose meets smoky allure.

Sample from €9

€209100ml
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Product shot of Turath by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Turath

8.3/10(13)
SpicyWoody

Opulent Oriental Treasure

Sample from €14

€25550ml
Product shot of Amoral by Pernoire

Pernoire

Amoral

6.3/10(6)
SpicySmoky

Smoky-spicy animalic edge.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Experimentum Crucis

8.2/10(3)
ChypreFloral

Experimental Rose Chypre

Sample from €9

€240100ml
Product shot of King Cobra by Zoologist

Zoologist

King Cobra

8.5/10(8)
GreenAromatic

Earthy Green Camphor

Sample from €9

€20060ml
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Product shot of Vanuatu by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Vanuatu

5/10(1)
WoodySpicy

Spicy Sandalwood & Fig

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Vanilla Edesia by Electimuss

Electimuss

Vanilla Edesia

8/10(3)
GourmandSpicy

Opulent vanilla with smoky spices.

Sample from €9

€325100ml
Product shot of Nightfall in the City of Kings by Mystikum

Mystikum

Nightfall in the City of Kings

7.5/10(3)
WoodySpicy

Spicy twilight mystery.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Moth by Zoologist

Zoologist

Moth

8.1/10(11)
SmokySpicy

Dark, smoky & spicy floral

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Fathom V by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Fathom V

8/10(6)
AquaticGreen

Earthy aquatic with green spice

Sample from €9

€15050ml
Product shot of La Fin du Monde by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

La Fin du Monde

8.3/10(6)
PowderyGourmand

Cinematic Gourmand Iris

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Fleuve Tendre by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Fleuve Tendre

8/10(1)
SpicyFloral

Spicy-Animalic Harmony

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Odor 93 by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Odor 93

8/10(2)
FloralSpicy

Smoky Floral Fantasy

Sample from €9

€220100ml
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Product shot of Fathom V Director's Cut by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Fathom V Director's Cut

7.7/10(7)
GreenAquatic

Intense green & aquatic beast

Sample from €14

€22550ml
Product shot of Frustration by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Frustration

7/10(2)
GourmandSpicy

Spicy-Sweet Nostalgia

Sample from €9

€240100ml