DULCE DE LECHE

Dulce de Leche is a decadent gourmand note that recreates the aroma of slow-cooked caramelized milk—creamy, sweet, and irresistibly rich. Its scent is milky, buttery, and slightly nutty, with a golden, comforting warmth. Often used as a heart or base note, it enriches vanilla or amber accords and gives fragrances a deliciously indulgent, dessert-like allure. It’s a note that feels both nostalgic and luxurious.

History & Production: The Dulce de Leche effect is achieved by combining lactones (e.g. gamma-nonalactone), vanillin, almond or milky musks, and small amounts of caramelizing molecules. This gourmand style gained popularity with the rise of edible scents in the late 20th century, especially in niche perfumery. Careful balancing ensures the accord remains warm and seducing rather than cloying.