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Brandy

Brandy
At a glance

Brandy is a fragrance note appearing in 3 perfumes in this directory, built from 1 related material catalogued here.

What it smells like

Brandy evokes a warm, deeply oaky scent that echoes Cognac but with a richer, eastern European nuance. The note feels complex, rich and slightly sweet, offering a comforting depth that anchors gourmand, spicy, or woody blends. Perfumers layer it beneath top notes or in the base to add warmth, longevity, and a subtle amber‑like richness that elevates the perfume’s overall character.

Brandy is listed in 3 perfumes in this directory. It is used across the top, heart and base positions rather than in one fixed place.

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

Materials used to create this note 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone
Perfumes featuring this note Alpha Apple Brandy on the Rocks Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George Tonka Rouge