Green

Bulrush

Note Profile

Natural 2 perfumes

About

Bulrush has a fresh, slightly sweet-green aroma reminiscent of wet grass, reeds, and the cool, moist air surrounding a marsh or lakeside. It brings an aquatic, vegetal nuance to fragrances, evoking the peaceful, natural atmosphere of waterside landscapes. The scent is subtle and often used to add a naturalistic, outdoorsy touch to green or aquatic-themed perfumes.

Scent Profile

Bulrush presents a fresh, green aroma with subtle sweet undertones, evoking the scent of damp grass, reeds, and the moist air near marshes or lakesides. Its olfactory character is aquatic and vegetal, with a gentle earthiness that remains soft and naturalistic throughout its evolution. The note imparts a sense of tranquility and connection to waterside environments.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 60%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Bulrush is derived from various species of wetland plants in the genus Schoenoplectus or Scirpus, commonly found along the edges of lakes, rivers, and marshes. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords of green, watery, and earthy molecules, as direct extraction yields little usable aromatic material. The note is often constructed from a blend of natural and synthetic ingredients to capture its distinctive aquatic-green character.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bulrush primarily as a heart or supporting note to introduce a fresh, naturalistic, and slightly aquatic nuance. It blends well with other green notes, watery florals, and soft woods, and is commonly found in fragrances that aim to evoke outdoor, aquatic, or nature-inspired themes. Its subtlety makes it suitable for adding realism and atmosphere without dominating a composition.

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