Floral

Boronia

Note Profile

Botanical 21 perfumes

Also Known As

Boron

About

Boronia has a distinctive scent with a complex blend of floral, fruity, and tea-like nuances, often described as having hints of freesia, violet, and raspberry. It can also exhibit a subtle green and slightly spicy undertone, making it prized for its natural, nuanced, and elegant profile in fine perfumery.

Scent Profile

Boronia has a multifaceted scent profile combining floral, fruity, and tea-like notes, with nuances reminiscent of violet, freesia, and raspberry. It also presents subtle green and slightly spicy undertones, creating a layered and natural aroma. The scent evolves from bright, fruity-floral facets to a soft, powdery drydown.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Fruity, Amber · Musk · Leather, Floral

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What this is made of

Boronia absolute

A natural extract

CAS 8053-33-6

The note names the material.

How the layers join

Origin

Boronia absolute is extracted from the flowers of Boronia megastigma, a shrub native to Western Australia. The flowers are harvested by hand and processed through solvent extraction to yield the highly aromatic absolute. Due to the low yield and labor-intensive process, boronia is considered a rare and costly perfumery material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use boronia primarily in heart notes to impart natural floral complexity and a unique tea-like character. It blends well with violet, mimosa, citrus, and green notes, and is valued for adding depth and nuance to floral and chypre compositions. Its rarity means it is mainly found in high-end or niche fragrances.