Floral

Chrysanthemum

Note Profile

Natural 5 perfumes

Scent Profile

Chrysanthemum has a distinctive floral scent with green, herbaceous undertones and a subtle bitterness. It can also display nuances of hay, earth, and a faint camphoraceous edge, evolving from fresh and dewy to slightly dried and aromatic. The overall impression is complex, balancing floral sweetness with vegetal and spicy facets.

Citrus 0%

Floral 45%

Fruity 0%

Green 30%

Sweet 0%

Warm 10%

Woody 0%

Earthy 15%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

Chrysanthemum is primarily sourced from the flowers of Chrysanthemum morifolium and related species, cultivated in East Asia and parts of Europe. The aromatic material is typically obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the blossoms, yielding an essential oil or absolute.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use chrysanthemum mainly as a heart note to impart a naturalistic, garden-like floralcy and add complexity to floral bouquets. It blends well with green notes, tea accords, and other florals such as jasmine and rose, as well as with woody and herbal elements for contrast.