Floral

Elderflower

Note Profile

Natural 22 perfumes

About

Elderflower has a light, fresh, and slightly sweet floral scent, often described as dewy and reminiscent of fresh-cut grass or green pear with honeyed undertones. It evokes the airy, delicate aroma of white blossoms in spring and adds a gentle, uplifting nuance to fragrance compositions.

Scent Profile

Elderflower presents a delicate floral aroma with fresh, green nuances and subtle hints of honey and pear. Its scent is airy and slightly sweet, evoking the impression of dewy white blossoms and spring meadows. As it develops, it maintains a light, uplifting character with gentle vegetal undertones.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Origin

Elderflower is harvested from the blossoms of the Sambucus nigra shrub, native to Europe and parts of North America. In perfumery, its fragrance is typically captured through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the flowers are too delicate for steam distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use elderflower primarily in the top and heart notes to impart freshness and a natural floral lift. It blends well with other white florals, green notes, citrus, and light musks, often enhancing the transparency and brightness of spring-inspired compositions.