Sulphur
NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC, POPULAR AND WEIRD / fruity · roasted · gourmand
Sulphur
| Category | NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC, POPULAR AND WEIRD |
| Subcategory | fruity · roasted · gourmand |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Base Note |
| Botanical | N/A — chemical element (S) |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Canada, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States |
| Pyramid | Base |
Pungent, volcanic, rotten-egg sharpness. Sulfur compounds are among the among the strongest odorants, detectable at parts per trilli on. At trace levels, they provide savory, mineral, and tropical-fru it qualities.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
At trace levels: bright mineral-fruity lift
After a few hours
After a few hours
Integrates into surrounding notes, invisible
After a few days
After a few days
No perceptible sulfur at correct dosage
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
The human nose can detect hydrogen sulfide at 0.5 parts per billion. This extreme sensitivity evolved as a survival mechanism against rotting food and volcanic vents.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Sulfur compounds are produced synthetically. Some occur naturally in essential oils (garlic, onion, blackcurrant bud).
| Molecular Formula | S8 |
| CAS Number | 7704-34-9 |
| Botanical Name | N/A — chemical element (S) |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | SULFUR |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | > 200 hours |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
In Perfumery
Trace-level enhancer at extreme dilution for tropical fruit, blackcurrant, roasted character, and mineral vivacity. Dosage precision is critical.
