The name of the plant according to the botanical classifier: Juniperus Communis Countries of production of natural raw materials: Italy, France Parts of the plant going into processing: fruits Types of raw materials obtained: essential oil Production methods: steam or hydrodistillation Physical characteristics of raw materials: transparent or pale yellow mobile liquid Olfactory characteristics of raw materials: fresh, balsamic, woody-sweet, coniferous aroma Olfactory group: woody Position in the Olfactory pyramid: Top note Additional information: The accord of juniper berries can also be harvested using synthetic materials, but the availability of high-quality natural raw materials makes the search for synthetic substitutes impractical. Juniper refreshes the top notes of the composition and gives them a coniferous-balsamic shade, which is especially popular in the fougere and chypre genres, as well as in the family of woody fragrances in general.