1. A fragrant bark from a West Indian shrub, used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent.
Usage: Also called cascarilla bark or sweet wood bark; Derived from Croton eluteria
2. The shrub or tree that produces cascarilla bark.
Usage: Botanical term

Examples

• Cascarilla is prized in the perfume industry for its warm, spicy aroma.
• The bark of the cascarilla tree has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
• Perfumers often blend cascarilla with other exotic ingredients to create complex fragrances.
• Cascarilla adds a subtle bittersweet note to certain liqueurs and bitters.
• The dried cascarilla bark is ground into powder for use in incense and cosmetics.