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Truffle

Truffle
At a glance

Truffle is a fragrance note appearing in 11 perfumes in this directory.

What it smells like

Truffle provides an earthy, musky, and umami‑rich scent that feels almost mineral with a subtle garlic edge. The aroma is dry and long‑lasting, evolving from a sharp, wet‑soil burst to a warm, buttery drydown. Perfumers employ it as a base note, adding depth to gourmand, amber, or floral accords while keeping concentration low to avoid a sulfurous overpower.

Truffle is listed in 11 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (82% of its appearances). It is most often paired with patchouli, vanilla, bergamot and blackcurrant. Perfumes that use it fall most often into the woody family.

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Perfumes featuring this note Bagheera Black Orchid Black Orchid all over Body spray Black Orchid Parfum Black Orchid Reserve Dark Orchid (BIF) Dark Orchid (S) Earth Malbrum Vol. Ii Bagheera Noir de Noir Rose Tonnerre Valentina Perfume