Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. It has a sweet, spicy, warm aroma and is widely used in perfumery as a top or middle note. Cardamom complements other spices such as cinnamon and clove and works well with both woody and floral notes, making it suitable for a wide range of fragrance products including perfumes for both men and women, colognes, and scented candles.
Cardamom oil is derived from steam distillation of the seeds and is prized for its strong and intense scent. Cardamom absolute is a more potent form of the essential oil with a more robust aroma. Cardamom CO2 extract, obtained through supercritical fluid extraction, is favored for its delicate aroma, offering a more natural aroma.
The oil is typically 45% α-terpineol, 27% myrcene, 8% limonene, 6% menthone, 3% β-phellandrene, 2% 1,8-cineol, 2% sabinene and 2% heptane.
Positive:
- Sweet, spicy, warm aroma
- Complements other spices such as cinnamon and clove and works well with both woody and floral notes
Negative:
- None found
Ingredients or materials:
- Elettaria cardamomum seed oil
- α-terpineol, myrcene, limonene, menthone, β-phellandrene, 1,8-cineol, sabinene, and heptane
- Cardamom oil, absolute, and CO2 extract
