Floral

Celosia

Note Profile

Botanical 2 perfumes

About

Celosia is the flower of the Celosia genus, known as cockscomb or woolflower. The flowers yield little oil by steam distillation, so the scent is taken by solvent extraction or enfleurage. It smells soft and delicate, with green and slightly powdery touches, faintly sweet, and mildly earthy as it dries. It adds an airy lift to floral hearts.

Scent Profile

Celosia has a delicate, soft floral scent with subtle green and slightly powdery undertones. Its fragrance is gentle and airy, reminiscent of fresh petals with a faintly sweet nuance. The note can evolve to reveal a mild earthiness as it dries down.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral

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

What this is made of

Celosia names no single substance

Reconstructed

Scentless.

How the layers join

Origin

Celosia is derived from the flowers of the Celosia genus, commonly known as cockscomb or woolflower. The scent is typically obtained through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the flowers yield little essential oil by steam distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use celosia primarily in the heart of floral compositions to add a light, airy quality and a touch of powderiness. It blends well with other floral notes such as rose, peony, and violet, as well as soft musks and gentle green accords.