ConceptualReproduction accord

Ink

Inky, soot, camphor, earthy, patchouli.

People's Republic of China, JapanOrigin

165Fragrances

About

History

Top notes

25 fragrances

Tom Ford

Black Lacquer

Ambery (Oriental)

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777

Mortal Skin

Woody

Amouage

The Library Collection Rose Incense

Frequently asked

What is Ink?+

Ink is a reproduction accord conceptual perfume note. It is sourced from People's Republic of China, Japan.

What does Ink smell like?+

Inky, soot, camphor, earthy, patchouli.

Is Ink a top, heart, or base note?+

Ink is most often used as a heart note. Across 88 fragrances on Noteboxd it is listed as a top note in 25, a heart note in 36, and a base note in 27.

What are the most popular fragrances with Ink?+

Popular fragrances featuring Ink include Notturno by Sospiro Perfumes, Athenaeum by Jorum Studio, Etude 1.5: L’Odorat by Pentalogies, Geist by La Curie, ranked by community score on Noteboxd.

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ConceptualReproduction accord

Ink

Inky, soot, camphor, earthy, patchouli.

People's Republic of China, JapanOrigin

165Fragrances

About

History

Top notes

25 fragrances

Tom Ford

Black Lacquer

Ambery (Oriental)

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777

Mortal Skin

Woody

Amouage

The Library Collection Rose Incense

Frequently asked

What is Ink?+

Ink is a reproduction accord conceptual perfume note. It is sourced from People's Republic of China, Japan.

What does Ink smell like?+

Inky, soot, camphor, earthy, patchouli.

Is Ink a top, heart, or base note?+

Ink is most often used as a heart note. Across 88 fragrances on Noteboxd it is listed as a top note in 25, a heart note in 36, and a base note in 27.

What are the most popular fragrances with Ink?+

Popular fragrances featuring Ink include Notturno by Sospiro Perfumes, Athenaeum by Jorum Studio, Etude 1.5: L’Odorat by Pentalogies, Geist by La Curie, ranked by community score on Noteboxd.

Heart notes

36 fragrances

Hommage À Paul Klee Lights And Shadows

Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words

Floral

Base notes

27 fragrances

Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper

All fragrances with Ink

Second Edition Olfactive

Hydrogen is my favourite element

How many fragrances contain Ink?+

Ink is featured in 165 fragrances on Noteboxd.

The elusive ink note adds a unique facet to fragrance compositions. Its sooty, camphorous scent lends a beguiling hook to top notes. Rich, earthy notes not dissimilar to patchouli add depth to this synthetic accord. One might envision a love letter handwritten in wet ink using an olden quill pen.

According to Chinese and Japanese tradition, ink most commonly exists in stick form. Once rubbed with water on an inkstone, the ink stick becomes liquid and can be used for writing and painting. The deepest quality carbon black ink is created from burning the roots of pine trees. Other ink qualities are derived from burning oils. During this process, the carbon black is kneaded into a glue binder to form the sticks. Scents or pigments, like sepia or indigo, are sometimes mixed in to develop blacks with subtle nuance and variation. It is these special touches that give ink its distinct and special fragrance.