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    Gin tonic fragrance note

    Gin tonic captures the crisp bite of juniper, bright citrus, and a whisper of quinine, translating a classic cocktail into a clean, invigora…More

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    The Story of Gin tonic

    Gin tonic captures the crisp bite of juniper, bright citrus, and a whisper of quinine, translating a classic cocktail into a clean, invigorating fragrance note.

    Heritage

    The gin tonic scent traces its roots to the 17th‑century Dutch spirit jenever, a grain‑based liquor flavored with juniper. British officers in colonial India mixed the spirit with quinine‑infused tonic water to mask the bitter medicine, birthing the iconic cocktail in the early 1800s. By the 1920s the drink entered fashionable London clubs, where its crisp profile inspired early perfume experiments. In the late 20th century, niche houses began translating the cocktail’s balance of botanicals into fragrance, using authentic extracts rather than synthetic imitations. Today the note appears in both masculine and unisex compositions, celebrated for its ability to evoke a moment of refined refreshment while honoring centuries of botanical tradition.

    At a Glance

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    Netherlands

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Steam distillation

    Used Parts

    Juniper berries, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, coriander seed, angelica root, quinine bark

    Did You Know

    "Juniper berries used for gin contain up to 2 % essential oil, a concentration higher than most citrus peels, giving the note its distinctive pine‑sharp edge."

    Production

    How Gin tonic Is Made

    Perfumers begin with botanicals that define the gin tonic accord. They steam‑distill juniper berries at 85 °C, capturing a clear, pine‑sharp oil rich in α‑pinene. Citrus peel—primarily lemon and grapefruit—is cold‑pressed to retain bright limonene and citral. Coriander seed and angelica root undergo short‑duration steam distillation, adding spicy and earthy undertones. Quinine is extracted from Cinchona bark using ethanol as a solvent; the resulting tincture is filtered and reduced to a 0.05 % concentrate. Each component is stored in amber glass to protect volatile compounds. The final blend is assembled in a temperature‑controlled room, where the master perfumer balances the juniper heart with citrus top notes and a whisper of bitterness, creating a scent that mirrors the classic cocktail without alcohol.

    Provenance

    Netherlands

    Netherlands52.1°N, 5.3°E

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