What Is Brandy? | Première Peau
BEVERAGES / fruity · warm · sweet
Brandy
| Category | BEVERAGES |
| Subcategory | fruity · warm · sweet |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Base Note |
| Botanical | N/A (distilled spirit from fermented fruit juice, typically grape) |
| Appearance | Amber to dark brown clear liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | France (Cognac, Armagnac), Spain (Brandy de Jerez), South Africa, Peru (Pisco) |
| Pyramid | Base |
Distilled grape warmth. Richer and fruitier than whiskey, less smoky -- aged oak, dried fruit, and the glow of Cognac.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
After a few hours
After a few hours
After a few days
After a few days
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
aged oak, dried fruit, and the glow of Cognac.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Not a naturally extracted material. The note is a perfumery reconstruction or fantasy accord.
| Molecular Formula | Key volatiles: Ethanol C₂H₆O, Ethyl acetate C₄H₈O₂, Acetaldehyde C₂H₄O, various esters and higher alcohols |
| CAS Number | 91082-91-6 |
| Botanical Name | N/A (distilled spirit from fermented fruit juice, typically grape) |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | eau-de-vie, spirit, distilled wine |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | 48 hours |
| Appearance | Amber to dark brown clear liquid |
In Perfumery
Brandy functions as a fantasy or concept note in modern fragrance. Not derived from a single natural source; the impression is reconstructed from multiple materials to capture the essence of the original.
See Also
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