Cardamom

At a glance

Steam-distilled from cardamom seed pods, mainly grown in India and Guatemala, giving a warm, spicy-green note with camphoraceous and citrus facets used in oriental fragrances.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Elettaria cardamomum seeds, primarily India and Guatemala
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
8000-66-6
Profile
Fresh, spicy, slightly eucalyptus-like scent
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
Medium
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-27