Cannabis

11 perfumes

About

The Cannabis accord captures the green, herbal, slightly skunky and resinous scent of the cannabis plant. An earthy, polarising note used in niche and avant-garde perfumery.

Scent Profile

The Cannabis accord is characterized by green, herbal, and slightly skunky notes, often accompanied by earthy and resinous undertones. It can evoke the scent of fresh cannabis leaves, stems, and buds, with nuances of hay, moss, and a subtle smokiness. The overall impression is raw, vegetal, and somewhat polarizing, with a cool to neutral temperature and moderate depth.

Citrus 2%

Floral 2%

Fruity 1%

Green 38%

Sweet 7%

Warm 13%

Woody 8%

Earthy 21%

Animalic 4%

Fresh 13%

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Cannabis fragrances.

Rhubarb 62

Tobacco 216

Coffee 142

Smoke 29

Resin 59

Pomelo 12

Wormwood 28

Cannabis 13

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Cannabis fragrances.

Oud 196

Tobacco 216

Coffee 142

Incense 434

Resin 59

Lovage

Hops

Coleus

St. John'S Wort

Chicory

Green 248

Artichoke 1

History

The Cannabis accord emerged in late 20th and early 21st century perfumery, coinciding with increased experimentation in niche and avant-garde fragrance houses. It reflects a trend toward unconventional and realistic scent profiles, capturing the olfactory signature of cannabis without using psychoactive components. Its use has challenged traditional notions of perfumery by introducing a once-taboo aroma into artistic compositions.

In Perfumery

Perfumers use the Cannabis accord to impart a distinctive green, herbal facet or to evoke countercultural or naturalistic themes. It is often blended with woody, smoky, or spicy notes to balance its sharpness, and may appear in both top and heart notes depending on the desired effect. The accord is primarily found in niche, unisex, or experimental fragrances rather than mainstream compositions.