Plant name according to the botanical classifier: Elettaria Cardamomum Countries of production of natural raw materials: Europe, USA, India, Ceylon, Guatemala Parts of the plant going into processing: seeds Types of raw materials obtained: oil, CO2 extract Production methods: distillation, CO2 extraction Physical characteristics of raw materials: oil is a colorless or pale yellow transparent liquid, CO2 extract — colorless liquid Olfactory characteristics of the raw material: the oil has a tart, spicy, slightly camphor aroma reminiscent of eucalyptus, CO2 extract has a soft, fresh, spicy aroma with eucalyptus and bright aromatic aspects Olfactory group: spicy Position of cardamom notes in the olfactory pyramid: upper, middle note and base note Additional information: Despite the fact that natural raw materials exist and are used in perfumery, perfumers make up synthetic or semi-synthetic bases that imitate the aroma of an oil or spice that has not been processed. Compositions with the dominant or main aroma of cardamom: No. 24 Vamos Frau Tonis Parfum, Nike Fission Nike, Ardent Parfums de la Bastide, Cardamom Demeter Fragrance, Vaniglia e Cardamomo Bottega Verde, Neroli a la Cardamome du Guatemala Chopard, Mimosa & Cardamom Jo Malone London, Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom Korres, Cardamom Coffee Lush, Cardamomum Vegetalis Parfums Berdoues, Intoxicated By Kilian, Pelargonium Aedes de Venustas and others.