Green

Dill

Note Profile

Natural 14 perfumes

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.

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EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting

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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