Nutty

Nutty describes fragrances with the warm, toasted smell of almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios or chestnuts. Nutty perfumes sit between gourmand and woody: they are comforting and slightly sweet, but drier than caramel or vanilla.

What you will smell

Almond is the most common nutty note and smells soft and marzipan-like. Hazelnut and praline are richer and roasted, pistachio is green and creamy, and chestnut is starchy and warm.

Where you will find it

Nutty accords appear in gourmand fragrances with milk, rice, coffee, chocolate or vanilla, and in woody scents where they soften sandalwood and tonka bean.

When to wear it

Nutty fragrances are natural choices for autumn and winter and for relaxed, close-contact settings. Try one if you like sweet perfumes but want something calmer and less sugary.