Floral

Black Locust

Note Profile

Botanical 30 perfumes

About

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) flowers have a sweet, heady floral scent with honeyed nuances reminiscent of acacia or mimosa, often with delicate grassy and powdery undertones. Their fragrance is lush and intoxicating, evoking spring blossom and warm, creamy florals in perfumery.

Scent Profile

Black locust flowers emit a sweet, heady floral aroma with pronounced honeyed facets, closely resembling acacia and mimosa. The scent carries subtle grassy and powdery undertones, lending a creamy, lush quality that evolves into a soft, lingering floral trail. It is often described as both fresh and slightly narcotic, evoking the atmosphere of springtime blossoms.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral, Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

Black Locust names no single substance

Reconstructed

Robinia pseudoacacia flowers are not extracted. Note the near-miss: despite the name it is not an Acacia, and the search's 'black' hits are black pepper and blackstrap molasses.

How the layers join

Origin

Black locust is native to North America and is cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. The fragrant white blossoms are typically harvested in late spring and their scent is captured through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the delicate flowers yield little to no essential oil via steam distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use black locust primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart a rich, honeyed nuance and enhance the depth of white flower accords. It blends well with mimosa, orange blossom, and soft woods, and is valued for adding creamy sweetness and naturalistic floralcy to both feminine and unisex fragrances.