Where it comes from
Made by dry distillation of birch bark; rectified for perfumery.
How perfumers use it
The classic note of Russian leather, used in tiny amounts.
Did you know? Russian leather got its famous smell from being tanned with birch tar.
Safety & regulation
Only rectified grades are used, within IFRA limits.
For education only. Raw materials should be diluted for smelling and never applied neat to skin. Always follow the supplier’s safety data sheet and the current IFRA Standards.
