Green

Artichoke

Note Profile

Botanical 2 perfumes

About

Artichoke is a note that recreates the vegetable, since the plant gives little extractable fragrance material. Perfumers build it from aroma chemicals and accords. It smells green and vegetal, with earthy and slightly bitter tones like fresh-cut stems and raw leaves. It is used as a heart or accent note for a realistic green touch.

Scent Profile

Artichoke in perfumery presents a distinctive green, vegetal aroma with earthy and slightly bitter undertones. It can evoke fresh-cut stems, raw leaves, and a subtle mineral facet that adds complexity. Over time, its scent may soften, revealing a mild, almost nutty nuance.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Artichoke names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Artichoke note is typically recreated using aroma chemicals and accords, as the natural plant yields little extractable fragrance material. Perfumers blend green, earthy, and slightly sulfurous molecules to mimic the characteristic scent of the vegetable.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use artichoke primarily as a heart or accent note to introduce a realistic green, vegetal quality. It is often paired with galbanum, vetiver, or herbal notes to enhance garden or botanical compositions, and can add intrigue to both modern and classic fragrances.