Green

Apple Leaf

Note Profile

Botanical 1 perfume

About

Apple leaf in perfumery carries a fresh, green aroma with subtle fruity undertones reminiscent of the apple tree. It is crisp, slightly tart, and has a gentle, leafy bitterness that adds natural depth and vibrancy to compositions. This note is often used to evoke the sensation of walking through an orchard or to brighten fresh and green-themed fragrances.

Scent Profile

Apple leaf has a crisp, aldehydic-green aroma with a tart, sour edge and faint fruity nuances that lean as much to pear as to fresh apple skin. Under the sharpness sits a waxy, vegetal undertone, carried by hexyl acetate, the accord's lead ester. It features a gentle leafy bitterness and a slightly dewy character that imparts a sense of natural freshness. As it evolves, the note maintains its verdant vibrancy while softening into a more subdued, orchard-like greenness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~2h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Apple Leaf names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Apple leaf is typically recreated using aroma molecules and natural isolates, as direct extraction from apple leaves yields little usable material. Perfumers may blend green notes such as cis-3-hexenol with subtle fruity accords to evoke the impression of apple leaf. The note is inspired by the scent of leaves from Malus domestica, the common apple tree.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use apple leaf primarily as a top or heart note to introduce freshness and a natural, green facet to compositions. It blends well with other green notes, light florals, and orchard fruits, and is often used to evoke the atmosphere of gardens or orchards. Its crisp character helps to brighten and modernize fresh, green-themed fragrances.