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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
Temperature
°C to °C range
Wine Analogy
Similar to the smoky notes found in aged Rioja wines
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the deep, woody aromas of Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to the smoky base notes in Comme des Garçons Wonderwood
Key Compounds Produced
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