Nutmeg

At a glance

Nutmeg is a warm, woody spice material steam-distilled from Myristica fragrans seeds, common in oriental and gourmand top notes.

Origin

Myristica fragrans seeds, primarily Indonesia and Grenada

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Warm, woody, slightly sweet spicy scent

IFRA status

Restricted, safrole content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low