Green

Belladonna

Note Profile

Botanical 7 perfumes

About

Belladonna in perfumery is typically described as having a green, slightly sweet, earthy aroma with hints of herbal bitterness and dark floral undertones. The scent is often associated with a mysterious, haunting, and slightly poisonous character, evoking the dangerous beauty of the plant. In practice, fragrances featuring 'belladonna' usually rely on accords to suggest its enigmatic presence.

Scent Profile

Belladonna in perfumery is interpreted as a green, slightly sweet, earthy aroma with herbal bitterness and subtle dark floral nuances. The scent can evoke a shadowy, enigmatic quality, with an undercurrent of damp foliage and a faint medicinal edge. It evolves from fresh herbal top notes to a deeper, more mysterious base as it dries down.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Fruity

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

What this is made of

Belladonna names no single substance

Reconstructed

Atropa is toxic and not extracted; the note is a dark-floral image.

How the layers join

Origin

The belladonna plant (Atropa belladonna) is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, but due to its toxicity, direct use of its extracts in perfumery is rare. Instead, perfumers create belladonna accords using a blend of green, earthy, and floral materials to mimic its reputed scent. These accords may incorporate notes such as violet leaf, galbanum, hay, and dark florals.

Usage in Perfumery

Belladonna accords are typically used in the heart or base of a fragrance to add depth, intrigue, and a sense of dark elegance. Perfumers blend it with green notes, woods, and florals to create a mysterious or gothic atmosphere. It is often featured in niche or conceptual fragrances seeking to evoke a sense of danger or allure.