Dill
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Dill

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Note Profile

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About

Dill is the essential oil of Anethum graveolens, steam distilled from the seeds or leaves. It smells fresh, green and slightly spicy, with herbal and anise-like tones. It recalls crushed stems and grass, with a faint citrus sharpness. It softens to an aromatic drydown. It is used in the top or heart of fougere, chypre and green fragrances.

Scent Profile

Dill has a fresh, green, and slightly spicy scent with herbal and anisic nuances. Its aroma can evoke crushed stems, grassy fields, and a faint citrusy sharpness, sometimes with a subtle hint of earthiness. The note evolves from bright green facets to a softer, more aromatic drydown.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused
EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting
Family Green & Aromatic, Spicy

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

What this is made of

Dill weed oil

A natural extract

CAS 8006-75-5

Weed oil rather than seed oil - the note describes the green herb, and both share CAS 8006-75-5.

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Origin

Dill essential oil is typically extracted from the seeds or leaves of Anethum graveolens through steam distillation. The plant is cultivated in temperate regions, with major production in Europe, India, and the Mediterranean.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use dill primarily as a top or heart note to impart a crisp, aromatic greenness to compositions. It blends well with other herbs, citruses, and some woods, and is valued for adding complexity to fougère, chypre, and green fragrances.

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Perfumes featuring Dill

A selection of reviewed perfumes where Dill appears prominently.

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