Earthy

Carrot Seeds

Note Profile

Botanical 154 perfumes

Also Known As

Carrot, Carrot Seed

About

Carrot seed possesses an earthy, woody, and slightly sweet aroma with a subtle herbal facet. In perfumes, it adds a rooty, green nuance that can evoke both the freshness of a garden and the warmth of earth. The scent is often described as natural, slightly powdery, and reminiscent of the raw, fresh carrot itself.

Scent Profile

Carrot seed oil has an earthy, woody aroma with subtle sweetness and a powdery, root-like nuance. It carries green, herbal facets and a mild vegetal freshness, sometimes evoking hints of dried hay or parsnip. The scent evolves from crisp, fresh top notes to a warmer, slightly musky drydown.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Carrot seed oil

A natural extract

CAS 8015-88-1

Carrot seed oil (IFRA NCS), Daucus carota. Orris-adjacent, earthy-violet.

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Origin

Carrot seed oil is extracted via steam distillation from the dried seeds of Daucus carota, commonly known as wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace. The plant is native to Europe and southwestern Asia, with primary production in France, India, and Hungary. The oil is valued for its aromatic complexity and is distinct from carrot root oil, which is derived from the vegetable itself.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use carrot seed primarily as a heart or base note to impart earthy, green, and subtly powdery effects. It blends well with iris, violet, vetiver, and woody notes, and can add depth to floral, chypre, and fougère compositions. Its unique profile helps bridge fresh top notes with richer, earthier accords.