Herbal

Arnica

Note Profile

Botanical 1 perfume

About

Arnica is the flower of Arnica montana, a perennial from Europe and parts of North America. The oil is steam distilled from the dried flower heads, and it is used sparingly. It smells green and herbal, like cut grass and wildflowers, with a slightly bitter, earthy tone. It is warm and gentle, without any camphor bite.

Scent Profile

Arnica has a green, herbal scent with slightly bitter and earthy undertones. It smells of freshly cut grass and wildflowers, a bridge between green and floral notes. The character is warm rather than sharp, with none of the camphor or apothecary bite its Asteraceae relatives carry. The aroma is gentle and natural.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4.5h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Arnica resinoid

A natural extract

CAS 8057-65-6

The note names the material - Arnica resinoid.

How the layers join

Origin

Arnica is derived from the flowers of Arnica montana, a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of North America. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the dried flower heads. Due to its limited yield and regulatory restrictions, arnica is used sparingly in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use arnica primarily as a heart note to impart a natural, herbal character to compositions. It blends well with other green notes, florals, and soft woods, often enhancing the realism of herbal or countryside accords. Its use is typically subtle, supporting more prominent notes rather than dominating a blend.