Varnish perfumes
The varnish accord is a scent family that evokes the sharp, resinous, slightly solvent-like and woody smell of freshly lacquered furniture, a violin or a polished parquet floor, and it appears in experimental perfumery. It brings a feel of workshops, craftsmanship and old houses.
The effect is usually built with resins such as elemi, benzoin and copal-like notes, terpenic molecules, solvent-like esters, cedar and dry woody materials, sometimes joined by beeswax. Varnish notes are mostly felt in the top and heart. They pair often with woody, balsamic, beeswax, industrial and smoky accords. Varnish fragrances suit autumn and anyone looking for an unusual woody scent.
The Varnish accord appears in 3 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.