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Champaca

Description
Champaca, also known as Michelia champaca, is a fragrant flower native to Southeast Asia. It is highly prized in perfumery for its rich, exotic, and complex floral aroma. Often used in high-end perfumes, champaca adds depth, warmth, and an opulent, almost intoxicating quality to fragrances. It is typically featured as a heart or middle note in floral, oriental, and woody compositions.
Odor Profile
Champaca has a rich, floral aroma with sweet, honeyed undertones and a slightly spicy, citrusy freshness. Its scent is warm, deep, and highly floral, with nuances of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and a soft, creamy richness. The overall profile is exotic, luxurious, and somewhat intoxicating, evoking a sense of indulgence and sensuality. Champaca enhances the floral depth and complexity of perfumes, creating a sophisticated and captivating fragrance.