Cardamom
Cardamom is a green pod containing aromatic black seeds, with a fresh, slightly camphorous, warm-spicy aroma. The "queen of spices" in cooking and a signature fresh-spice opener in modern perfumery.
About Cardamom
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) yields a steam-distilled oil from its small green pods, primarily grown in Guatemala, India's Western Ghats, and Sri Lanka. The aroma sits between eucalyptus and ginger · fresh, almost minty, with a warm spicy underlay. It became a perfumery staple from the 2000s onwards, appearing in Tom Ford Noir, Hermès Voyage, and most modern masculine "spicy fresh" pyramids. Cardamom's freshness keeps a composition from feeling heavy, while its warmth prevents it from feeling too cold. It typically pairs with bergamot at the opening or with leather and tobacco at the heart.
Featured in 5 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Cardamom
- What does Cardamom smell like?
- Cardamom is a green pod containing aromatic black seeds, with a fresh, slightly camphorous, warm-spicy aroma. The "queen of spices" in cooking and a signature fresh-spice opener in modern perfumery.
- Where does Cardamom come from?
- Guatemala, India, Sri Lanka
- Is Cardamom a top, heart, or base note?
- Top
- Which TFW fragrances feature Cardamom?
- 5 TFW fragrances currently feature Cardamom. See the list on this page for the full set.