Floral

Buttercup

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Buttercup has a delicate, green-floral scent with subtle honeyed and slightly powdery undertones. Its aroma is fresh and light, with a faintly sweet nuance that can evoke spring meadows. The scent is gentle and does not possess the heady intensity of some other florals.

Citrus 0%

Floral 55%

Fruity 0%

Green 20%

Sweet 10%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 25%

Origin

Buttercup refers to several species in the Ranunculus genus, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers are not commonly used in commercial extraction due to low yield and potential toxicity, so their scent is typically recreated using accords of other floral and green notes in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use buttercup accords primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart a fresh, airy brightness. It blends well with other light florals, green notes, and soft musks, contributing to naturalistic and spring-inspired fragrances. Its role is often to add a gentle, uplifting floral nuance without dominating the blend.