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Demeter Turpentine
Demeter

Turpentine

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Iris
Fruity
Aromatic
Woody
EDC · unisex

Demeter is known for its straightforward, single-note focused fragrances, but Turpentine takes a different approach with a complex composition that belies its utilitarian name.

The fragrance opens with indian oud, spruce, and toffee, establishing an immediately gourmand and slightly woody character. The heart develops through cistus incanus and mushroom notes alongside petitgrain paraguay, creating an earthy, resinous middle that grounds the sweeter top notes. The base layers in dates, leatherwood, and mango with synthetic civet, finishing with an unexpectedly nutty and sweet character that ties the composition together. Overall, Turpentine blends gourmand warmth with oud's woody depth and an earthy, slightly fungi-tinged middle that prevents it from becoming one-dimensional.

This is best suited to fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate unconventional sweetness paired with natural-leaning woody and earthy elements. It works well in cooler months or as an evening fragrance when you want something rich but not overly perfumy. Turpentine aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Reverie.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
42%
Fresh
42%
Floral
25%
Iris
25%
Fruity
58%
Aromatic
42%
Woody
90%
Oud
100%
Earthy
100%
Powdery
25%
Amber
42%
Balsamic
42%
Sweet
58%
Leather
70%
Smoky
60%
Tropical
58%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
indian oud
indian oud
Oud oil from the Assam region of India, considered among the finest in the world, with a complex, animalic, sweet, and slightly leathery character. Indian oud (Hindi oud) tends to be richer and more intense than Middle Eastern varieties, with a distinctive barnyard-like depth alongside its woody sweetness. The reference standard for connoisseur-grade oud.
italian iris
italian iris
spruce
spruce
The sharp, clean, and slightly sweet conifer note of spruce trees adds a forest-fresh quality to compositions. Spruce is slightly warmer and less medicinal than pine, with a balsamic sweetness and a crisp, mountainous freshness. Used in outdoorsy, winter, and fresh woody compositions to evoke cold forest air.
toffee
toffee
Warm, buttery caramel with a slightly burnt, bitter edge, toffee is more complex than plain caramel, with a depth that comes from the cooking process. It adds a rich, slightly dangerous sweetness to oriental fragrances. The note of certain leather and tobacco compositions that want an unexpected warm sweetness.
wheat
wheat
Warm, slightly sweet, and faintly yeasty, wheat adds a clean, bread-like warmth to fragrances. It reads as wholesome and natural, evoking freshly baked bread and golden fields. Used in gourmand and warm oriental compositions to add a natural, slightly savory warmth.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cistus incanus
cistus incanus
A variety of rock rose native to the Mediterranean with a lighter, slightly greener, and less dark character than standard labdanum-producing cistus. It has a fresh, herbal-resinous quality with a faint floral sweetness. Used to add a Mediterranean warmth and resinous character to compositions that want labdanum's depth without its full animalic intensity.
mushroom
mushroom
Earthy, damp, and slightly umami, mushroom is one of the more surprising and sophisticated notes in contemporary perfumery. It adds a foresty, organic quality that feels genuinely natural rather than constructed. Best used to add intrigue and specificity to woody or earthy compositions.
petitgrain paraguay
petitgrain paraguay
resins
resins
walnut
walnut
Base · 3–12 hrs
dates
dates
Dark, honeyed, and syrupy sweet, dates have a warm, almost molasses-like richness with a slightly caramel, fermented depth. In perfumery they add a Middle Eastern warmth to oriental compositions, bridging honey and amber families. The quintessential note of Gulf-region fragrances, suggesting hospitality and abundance.
leatherwood
leatherwood
A specialty woody material with a warm, smooth, and slightly animalic quality that bridges leather and wood families. Leatherwood adds a lived-in, comfortable warmth to compositions without the raw edge of full leather accords. It creates a polished, sophisticated base that feels both natural and refined.
mango
mango
Tropical, lush, and intensely sweet, mango has a ripe, creamy warmth with a faint green edge from the skin. In perfumery it adds an immediate, unambiguous tropical richness. Can read as deeply exotic or simply cheerful depending on context. Often used in combination with citrus or floral notes to prevent it from feeling one-dimensional.
mushroom
mushroom
Earthy, damp, and slightly umami, mushroom is one of the more surprising and sophisticated notes in contemporary perfumery. It adds a foresty, organic quality that feels genuinely natural rather than constructed. Best used to add intrigue and specificity to woody or earthy compositions.
synthetic civet
synthetic civet
A laboratory-created alternative to natural civet that replicates its warm, animalic, and slightly sweet-musky character without involving animals. Modern synthetic civet is cleaner and more refined than the natural material while still adding the intimate, skin-like warmth that civet uniquely provides. Used in fine fragrance to add depth and sensuality.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The Dark PoetBest match88% match
You don't wear fragrance. You inhabit it.

Dark, animalic, smoky, resinous. Challenging, polarizing, completely unforgettable.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Maverick83% match
You do what works for you. That's always been enough.

Fresh, bold, abstract, dry. Metallic notes, experimental musks, architectural woods with presence.

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Scent Profile
Citrus42%Fresh42%Floral25%Iris25%Fruity58%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDC

Demeter Turpentine— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Demeter fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

What does Demeter Turpentine smell like? +
Demeter is known for its straightforward, single-note focused fragrances, but Turpentine takes a different approach with a complex composition that belies its utilitarian name. The fragrance opens with indian oud, spruce, and toffee, establishing an immediately gourmand and slightly woody character. The heart develops through cistus incanus and mushroom notes alongside petitgrain paraguay, creating an earthy, resinous middle that grounds the sweeter top notes. The base layers in dates, leatherwood, and mango with synthetic civet, finishing with an unexpectedly nutty and sweet character that ties the composition together. Overall, Turpentine blends gourmand warmth with oud's woody depth and an earthy, slightly fungi-tinged middle that prevents it from becoming one-dimensional. This is best suited to fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate unconventional sweetness paired with natural-leaning woody and earthy elements. It works well in cooler months or as an evening fragrance when you want something rich but not overly perfumy. Turpentine aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Reverie.
What are the notes in Demeter Turpentine? +
Top: indian oud, italian iris, spruce, toffee, wheat. Heart: cistus incanus, mushroom, petitgrain paraguay, resins, walnut. Base: dates, leatherwood, mango, mushroom, synthetic civet.
What fragrance family is Turpentine? +
Demeter Turpentine belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Demeter Turpentine? +
Based on shared notes, Demeter Play-Doh (dates, leatherwood, cistus incanus, mushroom), ALT. Fragrances Absolutely Fantastic (leatherwood, mango, cistus incanus, mushroom), ALT. Fragrances Exec (leatherwood, mango, cistus incanus, mushroom), ALT. Fragrances Pristine (leatherwood, mango, cistus incanus, mushroom), ALT. Fragrances Santal (leatherwood, mango, cistus incanus, mushroom) may smell similar to Turpentine.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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