cucumber
Fresh Family
Cucumber is a fresh, aquatic note known for its crisp, green aroma, evoking a sense of coolness and purity.
Intensity
light
Longevity
short
Popularity
1 fragrances
Family
Fresh
About cucumber
Cucumber as a fragrance note captures the quintessence of freshness, delivering a clean, mildly sweet, and vegetal scent reminiscent of a dewy morning garden. Its olfactory profile is characterized by a watery, green, and slightly melon-like aroma, making it a popular choice for adding a crisp, refreshing dimension to fragrances. This note is particularly favored in summer scents and aquatic compositions, where its ability to impart a cooling sensation is highly valued. In perfumery, cucumber is often used to balance floral and fruity notes, adding a touch of green freshness that enhances the overall lightness and wearability of a scent. Its subtle, understated nature makes it a versatile component in creating fragrances that aim to soothe and invigorate the senses.
Natural Sources
- •Steam distillation of the seeds
- •Hydro-distillation of the fruit
- •Synthetic replication for a more consistent and durable scent profile
Synthetic Alternatives
Nonanal, Decanal, (E,Z)-2,6-Nonadienal
Perfumer's Tips
When incorporating cucumber into a fragrance composition, it is best used as a top note to introduce a burst of freshness. Its subtle aroma makes it an excellent candidate for layering, enhancing the aquatic or green facets of a perfume without overpowering other notes. Due to its light nature, it pairs well with citrus and floral notes to maintain the fragrance's freshness over time.