OlfactionaryCumin
At a glance
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seed oil is obtained by steam distillation of the fruits, often sourced from Morocco; its essential oil gives a green‑spicy, warm, anise‑like scent that adds animalic, sweat‑like depth in perfumery.
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