COUNTRY:
Name
Cardamom seed
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Latin
Elettaria cardamomum
Level
Notes
Origin
Alta Verapaz cloud forests, Guatemala
About
Cardamom seed is a perfumers ingredient, used by Ffern across 5 fragrances. It is typically considered to be a Mid note. You can view our full ingredient directory here.
Description
Cardamom is a tall, reed-like perennial shrub native to South Indian and Sri Lanka. The mature fruit takes the form of a capsule-like pod that holds within it around twenty small, aromatic seeds. The cardamom we use at Ffern is grown in Guatemala and the essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the seeds. The fragrance is fresh and citrusy whilst possessing a spicy warmth.
Fragrances
