distillation of materials, seashells, woods or resins, which are intentionally burned, resulting in a material with a smoky, leathery bouquet

results of distillation

Separation of the oil compounds within a botanical material through the use of heated water (see steam distillation, hydro distillation and destructive distillation)

the final stage of a perfume’s life on the skin; base/bottom notes which have the most tenacity within a perfume composition