Green Notes in fragrances refer to a family of fragrances that started appearing after WWII. These fragrances feature fresh and lively notes that evoke freshly cut grass or stems, green leaves, foliage, mosses, green tea or other green vegetal scents. The first use of green notes in fragrance dates back to turbulent days following the Second World War, symbolising life and a sense of renewal, much needed at the time. One particularly interesting green note is called galbanum, a plant native to Iran and the Middle East. Similar to fennel, it produces a fragrant gum resin. It is quite pungent and harsh but when used in small quantity, galbanum conjures up the smell of crushed leaves, ivy, green beans and damp earth, all reminiscent of spring smells. Green notes can also come from aromatic herbs. A scent is considered 'aromatic' when it's herbal in nature. Fresh & uplifting, they contain herbaceous ingredients such as rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage, basil and more. Fresh aromatics combine these herbs with citrussy elements for an airy outdoorsy feel. Aromatics can also be complemented by woody elements such as mosses, patchouli and resins.
Natural or Synthetic?
Green Notes in perfumery are typically synthetic, designed to replicate the aroma of fresh, green vegetation using compounds like cis-3-hexenol, which has a green, grassy scent.
Fragrance Families Green Notes Most Commonly Found In
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