Earthy

Astragalus

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Astragalus is a plant genus, and the root of Astragalus membranaceus, native to northern China and Mongolia, is dried and extracted for use. It smells mild, clean and subtly sweet, earthy and herbal, with faint nutty and hay-like touches. A soft green note recalls dried grasses and roots. It works as a supporting note in herbal and green blends.

Scent Profile

Astragalus has a subtly sweet, earthy, and herbal aroma with faintly nutty and hay-like undertones. Its scent is mild and clean, with a soft green nuance that can evoke dried grasses and roots. The fragrance remains gentle and stable, without pronounced shifts over time.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~21h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Astragalus names no single substance

Reconstructed

Grown medicinally; not extracted for odour.

How the layers join

Origin

Astragalus is a genus of leguminous plants, primarily sourced from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, native to northern China and Mongolia. The roots are dried and then extracted, typically by maceration or solvent extraction, to obtain aromatic components for perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use astragalus primarily as a supporting note in herbal, fougère, and green compositions, often in the heart or base to impart a natural, grounding effect. It blends well with other herbal notes, soft woods, and subtle florals, providing a gentle bridge between green and earthy accords.