Hyssop, botanically known as Hyssopus officinalis, is used for its aromatic profile which offers a sweet, camphoraceous top note with a warm, spicy undertone, somewhat similar to lavender yet distinctly sharper. Historically used in medicinal and aromatic practices, in fragrances, it adds complexity and a refreshing lift to aromatic, herbal, and chypre fragrances. The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the leaves and flowers, contributing to middle notes in perfumes, introducing a clean, bright, and slightly medicinal aspect to fragrance blends.
Natural or Synthetic?
The specific details on the extraction or synthetic reproduction of hyssop oil in perfumery are not widely documented, making it difficult to assert the common practices or economic factors influencing its use.
Fragrance Families Hyssop Most Commonly Found In
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