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birch

Cool, slightly green, with a faintly smoky undertone like a sauna at low heat. Birch (not to be confused with birch tar, which is far darker and more leathery) reads cleaner than cedar and less sweet than sandalwood. Common in Nordic-style fragrances and dry woody compositions. Pairs naturally with vetiver, juniper, and oakmoss. A solid mid-to-base note that holds for several hours without dominating.

Also known as: silver birch, birch leaf, birch wood

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