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nutmeg

Warm, slightly sweet, a touch nutty: the spice version of vanilla's quieter cousin. Plays well in autumn-leaning compositions and as a softener under heavier spices like clove or cinnamon. Almost always used in small doses; nutmeg-forward fragrances are rare.

Also known as: grated nutmeg

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