bitter
bitter is a spicy accord, recorded in 6 fragrances in the Codex. Accords carry a weight rather than a simple yes/no flag: a high weight means the accord dominates how the fragrance reads, while a low weight means it appears as a supporting texture. Fragrances where it dominates sit mostly in the citrus & fresh family.
6Perfumes
6Houses
1947–2023Years
69.9Peak weight
Where bitter dominates
| Fragrance | Year | Weight | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Saint Laurent — Black Opium Intense | 2019 | 69.9 | |
| Ermenegildo Zegna — York | 2016 | 51.0 | |
| Van Cleef & Arpels — Van Cleef | 1993 | 51.0 | |
| Nasomatto — Absinth Extrait de | 2008 | 50.5 | |
| Guerlain — Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu | 2023 | 47.5 | |
| Dior — Miss Dior Parfum | 1947 | 44.0 |