Synthetics
Bay leaf - india smells like a warm, sweet spice with a hint of clove.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1995): Sweet spicy clove herbal waxy oily aldehydic aromatic metallic
Firmenich: Bay st thomas has lemony and spicy notes reminiscent of cinnamon and clove buds
It is appreciated for its fresh, sharp and spicy profile: \r\nthe top note is green and spicy while the bottom note remains spicy and persistent.
PerfumersWorld: Fresh warm spicy clove-like terpeney sweet-balsamic
The Fragrance Conservatory: Commonly referred to as west indian bay leaf oil, the essential oil extract of pimenta racemosa offers a potent spicy scent with complex notes of clove and cinnamon. west indian bay oil has been used for centuries across caribbean islands and northern south america, where it grows natively. west indian bay oil gained popularity in the united states and europe during the 19th century as a fragrance ingredient with antibacterial and insect-repellent qualities. today, pimenta racemosa is cultivated in tropical climates around the world, and fragrance makers prize its essential oil extract for its warm, spicy aroma, particularly as an ingredient in skin care and aromatherapeutic products.
Robertet: Spicy, woody, aromatic, metallic