Green

Chive

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Chive has a sharp, fresh green aroma with subtle onion-like facets and a hint of herbal spiciness. Its scent is crisp and vegetal, with a fleeting sulfuric note that quickly mellows into a grassy undertone. The overall impression is clean, lively, and distinctly savory.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 0%

Warm 5%

Woody 0%

Earthy 5%

Animalic 10%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Chive is derived from the Allium schoenoprasum plant, a member of the onion family. In perfumery, its essence is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh leaves, though use is rare and often limited to niche or experimental compositions.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use chive as a top note to impart a vivid green freshness and an unusual aromatic twist. It is blended with other green, herbal, or citrus notes to create garden-like accords, and can add complexity to fougère or vegetal-themed fragrances.