Materials Atlas

Natural · verified

Saffron

A precious spice with leathery, metallic, hay-like and warm facets.

TypeNatural
Statusverified
FamilySpicy
OriginsIran, India, Spain
ExtractionSolvent or CO₂ extraction
Botanical nameCrocus sativus L.
Botanical familyIridaceae
Processed partStigmas
Principal componentsSafranal, Picrocrocin
Also known asSafran

Olfactory facets

LeatheryMetallicHaySpicyWarm

Source

LMR Naturals Compendium / botanical reference · IFF LMR Naturals

Olfactory profile

A precious spice with leathery, metallic, hay-like and warm facets.

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Saffron

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