Herbal

Coca

Note Profile

Natural 2 perfumes

Scent Profile

Coca leaf has a green, herbal scent profile with subtle earthy and slightly bitter undertones. It can display nuances reminiscent of cut grass, dried hay, and a faint tea-like note. The aroma is soft and dry, evolving gently without sharpness.

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Origin

Coca is derived from the leaves of the Erythroxylum coca shrub, native to the Andean regions of South America. In perfumery, the leaves are typically extracted using solvent methods to obtain their aromatic components, with all narcotic alkaloids removed for legal and safety reasons.

Usage in Perfumery

Coca is used as a specialty herbal note, often in the heart or top of a fragrance to impart a unique green character. It blends well with other herbal, woody, and citrus notes, and can add complexity to fougère or aromatic compositions.