Floral

Field Scabious

Note Profile

Botanical 1 perfume

About

Field scabious, Knautia arvensis, is a wildflower native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is not commonly distilled, so the scent is recreated with floral and green accords. It smells delicate and floral, with green and powdery tones like a wild meadow. It is light, airy and slightly sweet. It is used in the heart for a natural, meadow-like effect.

Scent Profile

Field scabious has a delicate floral scent with subtle green and powdery undertones, reminiscent of wild meadows. Its aroma is light, airy, and slightly sweet, with a gentle freshness that fades softly. The note can evoke a sense of natural, sunlit fields as it evolves.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral, Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Field Scabious names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) is a wildflower native to Europe and parts of Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords of other floral and green materials, as the plant itself is not commonly distilled for essential oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use field scabious accords primarily in the heart of floral compositions to add a naturalistic, meadow-like nuance. It blends well with other wildflowers, soft musks, and green notes, supporting both feminine and unisex fragrances.