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Birch Tar

Birch Tar
At a glance

Birch Tar is a fragrance note appearing in 10 perfumes in this directory.

What it smells like

Birch tar is a dark, viscous resin that emits a raw, phenolic smoke with an almost industrial, tarry bite. Its aroma is harsh at first, yet it settles into a leathery warmth with subtle burnt‑sugar sweetness and a faint medicinal iodine note. Perfumers harness it as a powerful, low‑volatile base that fixes smoky‑leather accords, reinforces chypre structures, and anchors long‑lasting compositions.

Birch Tar is listed in 10 perfumes in this directory. It is used across the base, top and heart positions rather than in one fixed place. It is most often paired with leather, bergamot, jasmine and rose.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note Not yet linked to a specific material in our library.
Perfumes featuring this note Cuir de Russie Cuir de Russie Cuir de Russie (Areej Le Dore) Diamond of Velvet Hyde Jee Cola La Haine MOO Opus XIV Royal Tobacco The Great Hall