Green

Cauliflower

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Cauliflower has a distinctive green, vegetal scent with subtle sulfurous and earthy undertones. Its aroma is reminiscent of freshly cut stems and raw brassica, evolving to reveal a faintly creamy, nutty aspect as it dries down. The note is crisp and slightly bitter, adding a unique freshness to compositions.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 0%

Warm 10%

Woody 0%

Earthy 20%

Animalic 10%

Fresh 10%

Origin

This note is typically recreated using aroma molecules and natural isolates that mimic the characteristic scent of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis. Natural cauliflower extract is rarely used due to its instability and strong sulfur compounds, so perfumers rely on synthetic accords for precision.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use cauliflower as a novel green note, often in avant-garde or niche fragrances to impart a fresh, vegetal twist. It is most commonly placed in the top or heart of a composition, blending well with other green notes, herbs, and certain florals to create unexpected depth and realism.