floral notes
Floral Family
Floral notes represent the essence of flowers, providing a sweet, fresh, and natural scent to fragrances.
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Floral
Olfactory Profile
About floral notes
Floral notes are among the most traditional and widely used in perfumery, capturing the essence of flower scents. These notes can vary significantly from sweet and delicate to rich and heady, depending on the flowers used. They are primarily sourced from petals, although entire flowers can sometimes be used in the extraction process. Floral notes are the heart of many perfumes, serving to round out compositions and add depth and complexity. They can evoke a wide range of emotions and memories, making them incredibly versatile in their use. From the lightness of lily of the valley to the intoxicating depth of jasmine, floral notes play a pivotal role in the creation of fragrances.
Natural Sources
- •Rose
- •Jasmine
- •Lavender
- •Ylang-Ylang
- •Geranium
- •Neroli
- •Tuberose
Synthetic Alternatives
Synthetic floral notes are often used in modern perfumery to replicate the scents of flowers that are either too expensive or environmentally unsound to extract naturally. They can also offer stability and longevity that some natural floral extracts lack, making them valuable in crafting lasting fragrances.
Perfumer's Tips
Use floral middle notes to add complexity and a heart to your fragrance. They can be layered with light top notes and deeper base notes to create a balanced, multi-dimensional scent. Adjusting the proportion of floral notes can significantly impact the overall character of the perfume, from fresh and light to deep and intoxicating.