Chimonanthus or Wintersweet names no single substance
ReconstructedIntensely scented in life; no commercial extract.
Chimonanthus or Wintersweet
Note Profile
About
Wintersweet is a plant native to China, valued for its fragrant yellow flowers, which bloom in winter. The flowers give little oil when distilled, so the scent is captured by headspace technology or solvent extraction. It smells delicately floral, with honeyed and slightly spicy notes, a green freshness and a waxy hint of jasmine. It is soft but radiant, and used in the heart.
Scent Profile
Chimonanthus, or wintersweet, presents a delicate floral aroma with honeyed, slightly spicy undertones and a hint of green freshness. Its scent is soft yet radiant, evoking early spring blossoms with subtle nuances of jasmine and a faint waxy quality. The fragrance evolves to reveal a gentle warmth and lingering sweetness.
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What this is made of
Origin
Wintersweet is native to China and is valued for its fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in winter. The scent is typically captured through headspace technology or solvent extraction, as the flowers yield little essential oil by traditional distillation.
Usage in Perfumery
Perfumers use Chimonanthus as a nuanced floral note, often in the heart of compositions to impart naturalistic, luminous freshness. It blends well with other floral notes, light woods, and subtle spices, enhancing both soliflore and complex floral bouquets.
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Perfumes featuring Chimonanthus or Wintersweet
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