This makes the aromatic idea interesting where a composition needs warmth without losing energy. It can feel cleaner or more sparkling than some heavier resin accords.

Perfumers may use elemi-inspired facets alongside woods, spices and incense-like impressions for depth.

A resin note does not always indicate smoke or sweetness. Let the whole finished fragrance explain which direction the material takes.

A closer look at nine aromatic inspirations—how they are described in perfumery and why one note can take on many different characters. This article offers general guidance rather than a claim about the ingredients, stock or performance of any unfinished XASIS fragrance. Finished products should be assessed using their own specific information.