Green

Corn Silk

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Corn silk has a fresh, green aroma with subtle sweet and slightly earthy undertones. Its scent is reminiscent of dewy grass, young corn, and vegetal nuances, evolving with a gentle, hay-like dryness as it settles. The overall impression is light and airy, contributing a naturalistic green facet.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 25%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

Corn silk is the thread-like styles found between the husk and ear of the corn plant (Zea mays). It is typically collected as a byproduct during corn harvesting and can be used fresh or dried, with extraction for perfumery purposes usually performed via solvent or infusion methods.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use corn silk primarily as a supporting green note, most often in the top or heart of a composition to impart freshness and a pastoral character. It blends well with other green notes, light florals, and soft woods, and is valued for its ability to evoke natural, outdoorsy atmospheres.