
Rice in perfumery evokes soft, milky, and powdery facets—subtle starch sweetness with warm, toasted undertones. It lends a smooth, skinlike roundness that calms sharper florals and spices, creating serene, minimalist accords. Often used in bases and middles, rice enhances milky vanillas, white musks, sandalwood, and heliotrope, adding texture and gentle longevity. In gourmand and oriental compositions it suggests comforting porridge or toasted rice, while in clean fragrances it produces crisp, rice-powder freshness and quiet, elegant restraint. modern simple and timeless.