What is the wintergreen note in perfume?
The wintergreen perfume note is cool, sweet and slightly medicinal; Gaultheria leaf oil is almost pure methyl salicylate. How it differs from mint, and why the oil needs care.
FRAGRANS SCENT JOURNAL
Aromatic
51 articles · Articles on aromatic notes such as lavender, sage and mint.
51 articles
What does a yerba mate perfume note smell like?
Explore yerba mate's herbal, hay-like and sometimes roasted facets, and separate mate absolute from green tea.
What does a bay leaf perfume note smell like?
Learn the green, cool and spicy facets of bay laurel and distinguish leaf oil, culinary leaf and other bay plants.
What does an angelica perfume note smell like?
Explore angelica's green, spicy and subtly musky scent, and distinguish root oil, seed material and a perfume accord.
What does an immortelle perfume note smell like?
Explore immortelle's honeyed, herbal and curry-like facets and why abundant oil compounds may not drive its odour.
What does a eucalyptus perfume note smell like?
Understand eucalyptus's cool herbal scent, the role of 1,8-cineole and the difference between leaf oil and an accord.
What does a star anise perfume note smell like?
Learn the sweet-spicy scent of star anise, anethole's role and how it differs from aniseed and licorice root.
CK One EDT vs Essence Parfum Intense
Compare CK One EDT and Essence Parfum Intense with official citrus, green tea, fruit, sandalwood and musk notes.
4711 Original Intense: 2026 release and notes
Verify the September 2026 Germany release of 4711 Original Intense, its 100 ml Eau de Parfum format, brand-reported 15% oil and citrus-herb-wood notes.