Green

Barrenwort

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Barrenwort, also called Epimedium, is a flowering plant from East Asia and parts of Europe. It is not usually distilled, so its scent is built as an accord. It smells softly floral and fresh, like early spring blossom, with green and slightly honeyed touches. It dries to a gentle powdery finish.

Scent Profile

Barrenwort has a delicate floral scent with subtle green and slightly honeyed undertones. Its aroma is soft, fresh, and somewhat reminiscent of early spring blossoms, evolving to reveal a gentle, powdery nuance. The note is light and unobtrusive, lending a natural, airy quality to compositions.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Barrenwort names no single substance

Reconstructed

Epimedium is scentless.

How the layers join

Origin

Barrenwort, also known as Epimedium, is a flowering plant native to East Asia and parts of Europe. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords, as the plant itself is not commonly distilled for essential oil due to low yield and subtle fragrance.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use barrenwort as a supporting floral note, often in the heart of fragrances to impart freshness and a naturalistic floral character. It blends well with other delicate florals, green notes, and soft musks, enhancing the impression of a dewy garden or woodland bouquet.