linen accord
Fresh Family
A clean, fresh scent reminiscent of freshly laundered linen.
Intensity
light
Longevity
moderate
Popularity
1 fragrances
Family
Fresh
Olfactory Profile
fresh
powdery
green
floral
sweet
About linen accord
Linen accord is a popular fragrance note that evokes the comforting and clean aroma of freshly laundered linen. This note captures the essence of purity and cleanliness, often bringing to mind the crisp, airiness of white sheets dried in the sun. Despite its seemingly simple profile, achieving the perfect linen accord requires a complex blend of various components, both natural and synthetic, to mimic the distinct smell of clean fabric. It's widely used in perfumery to add a fresh, clean dimension to fragrances, often serving as a middle note that bridges lighter top notes with deeper base notes.
Synthetic Alternatives
While the linen accord itself does not come from a specific natural source, it is created through the combination of various synthetic molecules designed to replicate the clean, fresh scent of linen. Aldehydes, musks, and certain floral synthetics are common components used to craft this accord.
Perfumer's Tips
To incorporate the linen accord into a fragrance, perfumers should aim to balance its clean, fresh profile with complementary notes that enhance its inherent crispness without overpowering it. It's typically used as a middle note to provide a fresh lift to the heart of the fragrance.