Note families
Floral Notes
A wide territory and not one smell: it can be fresh, fruity, powdery or dark. It is often identified with a perfume's heart.
Notes in this family
36 notes
What is the bluebell note in perfume?The bluebell perfume note is a cool, green, dewy fantasy floral accord inspired by Hyacinthoides non-scripta. Learn why no bluebell oil is used and how it differs from hyacinth.
What does the wallflower note smell like in perfume?The wallflower perfume note is a honeyed, slightly spicy floral impression of Erysimum cheiri. Learn how it differs from stock and what the label proves.
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 marigold perfume note smell like?Learn marigold's sharp green and fruity facets, the Tagetes/Calendula distinction and what a perfume note means.
What does a chamomile perfume note smell like?Explore chamomile's floral-herbal facets and separate German and Roman oils, living flower headspace and blue distilled oil.
Nasturtium scent: why can a vivid flower smell peppery?Where does nasturtium's peppery green facet come from? Separate *Tropaeolum*, true watercress and perfume accord.
Why can hyacinth smell so intense in perfume?Explore hyacinth's dense floral and green facets, and distinguish measured flower volatiles from a perfume accord.
What does mimosa smell like? Flower, absolute and perfume noteSeparate living mimosa flowers, absolute and the powdery perfume accord with botanical and analytical evidence.
Pink lotus scent: flower or watery accord?Learn what pink lotus smells like, how real floral volatiles differ from a watery perfume accord, and how to test it.