Earthy

Burdock

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Burdock comes from the dried roots of Arctium lappa, taken by steam distillation or solvent extraction. It smells earthy and herbal, with sweet and woody touches. It recalls damp soil and root vegetables, with a mild green freshness. It dries to a soft, slightly nutty tone. It is used in the heart or base for a grounding effect.

Scent Profile

Burdock has an earthy, herbal aroma with subtle sweet and woody undertones. Its scent is reminiscent of damp soil, root vegetables, and a mild green freshness. As it evolves, it reveals a soft, slightly nutty nuance that adds depth to herbal accords.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~14h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Burdock names no single substance

Reconstructed

Arctium root is not extracted for odour.

How the layers join

Origin

Burdock is derived from the roots of the Arctium lappa plant, commonly found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. The roots are typically dried and then extracted using steam distillation or solvent extraction to obtain the aromatic material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use burdock primarily in the heart or base of compositions to impart an earthy, grounding effect. It blends well with other herbal, woody, and green notes, and is often used to enhance naturalistic or botanical themes in fragrances.