Parkim Fragrance House: Where Science Meets Olfactive Art
Turkish Liquorise Absolue, a signature natural for contemporary fragrance and flavour creation
Within the fragrance arm of Parkim Group, innovation begins long before a perfumer evaluates a blotter. Parkim Fragrance House operates with an uncommon blend of scientific precision and artistic intention, supported by Parkim Group’s status as the 490th officially certified R&D Centre in Türkiye. The company serves beauty, home care, fine fragrance and food & beverage brands around the world, and its structure reflects a holistic approach to creation: from aroma-chemical synthesis to natural extractions and applied formulation.
This integrated ecosystem allows Parkim not only to design fragrance compounds but also to craft the building blocks behind them. Among the house’s recent developments, Turkish Liquorise Absolue has quickly become one of its most characteristic naturals—an ingredient that bridges tradition with contemporary perfumery and flavour innovation.
What Defines Turkish Liquorise Absolue?
Turkish Liquorise Absolue is a high-grade natural extract derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. roots through an ethanolic extraction process. Thick, dark and resinous, it is a material with unmistakable presence—visually compelling and olfactively layered.
From a formulation perspective, the material is soluble in ethyl alcohol, suitable for vegan concepts, and readily biodegradable—attributes aligned with today’s regulatory, sustainable and ethical expectations. Parkim classifies this quality as proprietary, crafted specifically for fine fragrance, premium air care and select personal-care applications.
Liquorice and the Era of the ‘Grown-Up Gourmand’
Across the global fragrance landscape, one of the most striking shifts has been the evolution of gourmands. What once leaned towards bright, playful, sugar-forward signatures has matured into a new category—the grown-up, trendy edible gourmand. These compositions explore darker textures, roasted tones, subtle sweetness and fluid gender positioning.
Turkish Liquorise Absolue fits seamlessly into this evolution.
In boozy accords: The material enriches rum, whisky and liqueur effects with dryness and depth, adding a refined “aged” character. It prevents these notes from becoming overtly sugary, keeping the composition sophisticated and wearable.
In woody and mineral structures: Liquorise Absolue acts as a soft binder, smoothing the junctions between vetiver, patchouli, cedar, amber and mineral woods. Its starchy warmth creates a polished finish, lending luxury to the base.
In oriental, leather and tobacco directions: Its roasted, balsamic facet bridges spices, resins and tobacco notes, giving an intimate warmth on the skin. It adds richness without heaviness, an increasingly rare quality.
At subtle dosages: Even in small amounts, the material enhances volume, hum and texture in the heart and base. It becomes an invisible architect, strengthening the composition’s structure without declaring its presence.
This versatility makes Turkish Liquorise Absolue an appealing tool for perfumers designing niche, premium and gender-fluid fragrances—categories where nuance, depth and originality are essential.
A Material That Expands Storytelling Possibilities
In modern perfumery, raw materials are valued not only for their technical performance but also for the worlds they help creators build. Turkish Liquorise Absolue is particularly rich in narrative potential.
Its character supports:
Dark florals: where its earthy sweetness pairs beautifully with black orchid, violet, ylang-ylang and orchid-inspired accords.
Spiced woods and resins: enhancing incense, olibanum, labdanum and myrrh themes.
Ink, leather and mineral universes: where its dry, rooty nuance adds texture and sophistication.
Modern gourmand concepts: for brands seeking new territory beyond vanilla-tonka classics.
Because it balances warmth with shadow, the ingredient naturally fits gender-inclusive storytelling. It allows creators to propose fragrances that feel comforting yet complex, indulgent yet refined—qualities that speak strongly to today’s consumer expectations.
For niche and artisanal houses, Turkish Liquorise Absolue can serve as the signature detail that transforms a familiar gourmand or boozy theme into something collectable and contemporary.
A Material That Bridges Fragrance and Flavour
Liquorice’s lineage extends far beyond perfumery. It is a long-standing hero in flavour creation, from confectionery and beverages to syrups and herbal formulations. Parkim leverages this duality through both its fragrance and flavour divisions.
In flavours, Liquorice contributes depth, natural sweetness and roundness to beverages, candies, herbal blends and functional drinks. It is one of the defining notes within the Parkim Flavor portfolio.
In fragrances, Turkish Liquorice Absolue expresses that same character with enhanced elegance and textural sophistication, aligning with fine fragrance, air care and premium personal-care applications.
This shared heritage opens opportunities for multi-sensory branding. A brand may craft a signature beverage profile and mirror its character through a matching home scent or body-care offering. Liquorise, iconic and easily recognisable, becomes a unifying thread across categories.
For innovation teams building immersive brand universes, few natural materials offer this kind of creative cohesion.
Technical Snapshot (Perfumery Focus)
Type: Natural ethanolic extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
Appearance: Dark brown, viscous liquid
Olfactive profile: Rooty, earthy, softly starchy, balsamic, gourmand-woody
Solubility: Soluble in ethyl alcohol
Regulatory: Vegan suitable; readily biodegradable
Key applications: Fine fragrance, premium air care, personal care
Turkish Liquorise Absolue stands at a rare intersection of perfumery relevance and flavour heritage, offering creators a multi-dimensional natural with significant emotional and technical payoff. Whether used boldly or subtly, it brings depth, texture and a beautifully modern sense of darkness to compositions across categories.
Perfumers, evaluators, flavorists and innovation teams interested in exploring this material—individually or as part of cross-category concepts—are invited to connect with Parkim Fragrance House and Parkim Flavor for samples, application insights and collaborative development opportunities.
The aromatic identity unfolds through four defining facets
Rooty & Earthy
The material opens with a grounded, mineral depth that gives instant weight to a composition. This facet acts as a natural anchor, bringing stability and resonance to the base.
Softly Starchy / “Rice-Like”
A gentle, cocooning nuance introduces softness and roundness. This textural quality is one of the reasons perfumers value the material for smoothing transitions between notes.
Balsamic & Warm
Rather than offering straightforward sweetness, Turkish Liquorise Absolue provides an enveloping warmth—quiet, balsamic, and comforting on skin.
Gourmand Yet Elegant
Its sweetness carries a subtle darkness, delivering gourmand appeal without drifting into the familiarity of vanilla. This makes it particularly suited to modern olfactive storytelling.
