Floral

Bougainvillea

Note Profile

Botanical 5 perfumes

About

Bougainvillea is a tropical ornamental plant native to South America. Its flowers give almost no oil, so the note is recreated with floral and green accords. It smells delicate, soft and airy, with a light green and slightly peppery touch and a hint of dew. It is used in the heart of floral compositions.

Scent Profile

Bougainvillea has a delicate floral scent with subtle green and slightly peppery undertones. Its aroma is soft and airy, evoking fresh petals and a hint of dew. The scent is gentle and does not overpower, making it suitable for nuanced floral accords.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral

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

What this is made of

Bougainvillea names no single substance

Reconstructed

The colour is bracts, not petals, and the plant is essentially scentless.

How the layers join

Origin

Bougainvillea is a tropical ornamental plant native to South America, primarily Brazil and Peru. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords of other florals and green notes, as the actual flowers yield little to no essential oil through traditional extraction methods.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bougainvillea accords mainly in the heart of floral compositions to impart a light, fresh, and subtly exotic character. It blends well with notes like jasmine, rose, and green leaves, supporting both feminine and unisex fragrances. Its gentle profile makes it ideal for layering with other soft florals and airy musks.