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Earthy

Note Profile

Abstract 107 perfumes

Also Known As

burnt earth, earth, earthy facets, Earthy Notes, Earthy Woody Accords, smoky facets, smoky nuances

About

Earthy is an accord, not a single material. It is built from patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss and labdanum, or from synthetic molecules that mimic soil and minerals. It smells of damp soil, forest floor and roots, with moss and fallen leaves. A cool, slightly musty, mineral edge adds depth. Woody, smoky or green touches may follow. It is used in the heart and base.

Scent Profile

Earthy notes evoke the smell of damp soil, forest floor, and minerals, often with nuances of moss, roots, and decaying leaves. They can have a cool, slightly musty or mineralic undertone that adds depth and realism. Over time, earthy accords may reveal subtle woody, smoky, or green facets.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Elemental

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

What this is made of

Earthy names no single substance

No material referent

A category label, not an ingredient.

How the layers join

Origin

Earthy accords in perfumery are typically created using natural materials such as patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, and labdanum, or by blending synthetic molecules that mimic the scent of soil and minerals. Some compositions also incorporate mushroom or truffle extracts for added authenticity.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use earthy notes primarily in the heart and base of fragrances to provide grounding, complexity, and a naturalistic quality. They blend well with woods, mosses, spices, and florals, and are essential in chypre, fougère, and woody fragrance families.