Herbal

Cornflower Sultan Seeds

Note Profile

Botanical 5 perfumes

About

Cornflower sultan seeds come from a cultivar of Centaurea cyanus, the cornflower, grown in parts of the Mediterranean. They are solvent extracted or gently distilled. The scent is a soft, powdery floral with green and hay-like tones. It is slightly sweet and a little earthy, and less intense than classic florals. It is used in the heart of floral blends.

Scent Profile

Cornflower Sultan Seeds have a delicate, powdery floral scent with subtle green and hay-like undertones. The aroma is soft and slightly sweet, with a gentle earthiness that becomes more pronounced as it dries down. It is less intense than classic florals, offering a nuanced, airy character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4.5h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand, Amber · Musk · Leather, Floral, Green & Aromatic

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Cornflower Sultan Seeds names no single substance

Reconstructed

Centaurea is barely scented and is not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

These seeds are harvested from a specific cultivar of Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower, grown in select regions of the Mediterranean. The fragrance is typically obtained through solvent extraction or gentle distillation of the seeds, which preserves their subtle aromatic compounds.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Cornflower Sultan Seeds primarily in the heart of floral compositions to add softness and a powdery nuance. They blend well with iris, violet, and light musks, and are often used to lend a refined, understated floral signature to both feminine and unisex fragrances.