dry perfume

Dry perfume is a traditional aromatic spice blend used in confectionery and bakery production, consisting of finely ground dried herbs and spices mixed in specific proportions. Known in post-Soviet food technology as “сухіе духи,” this semi-finished product typically includes cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, coriander, and other aromatics blended according to GOST formulations.

Dry perfume is added in small amounts to gingerbread, honey cakes, spiced cookies, and other baked goods to give them a complex, warm, and aromatic flavor profile. The precise ratio of spices in the blend is carefully balanced so that no single ingredient dominates. Using a pre-mixed dry perfume ensures consistency across production batches and simplifies the dosing process. The blend should be stored in airtight containers away from light and moisture to preserve its volatile aromatic compounds.

Find out more about dry perfume — including GOST recipe formulations, spice ratios, and practical usage tips — in the articles below.