Floral

Geranium

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Rosy, minty leaf

Also Known As

Bourbon Geranium, Geranium Leaf, Geranium Leaves, Rose Geranium, Egyptian Geranium, Moroccan Geranium

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Pelargonium, Wild Geranium

Scent Profile

Geranium has a bright, leafy-floral scent with pronounced rosy facets and a subtle green freshness. It also displays minty, slightly citrusy undertones and a hint of spicy herbaceousness. The aroma can evolve from crisp and vibrant to a softer, more powdery floral as it dries down. It carries a sweet, honeyed edge in the rosy drydown and a cold, metallic, stony touch.

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EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Floral, Green & Aromatic, Fresh & Citrus

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Perfumers can make Geranium from this natural extract.

Natural extract Geranium oil herbaceous · minty · floral

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Allergens perfumes with this note can list: Rose geranium

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Origin

Geranium essential oil is primarily obtained from the leaves and stems of Pelargonium graveolens, cultivated in regions such as Egypt, China, and Réunion. The oil is extracted through steam distillation, which preserves its complex aromatic profile. Only specific cultivars are used in perfumery to achieve the desired scent quality.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use geranium mainly in the heart of floral, chypre, and fougère compositions, often as a bridge between rose and citrus notes. It blends well with lavender, citrus oils, spices, and woody materials, adding brightness and complexity. Geranium is valued for its ability to impart a natural, green-rosy freshness and to round out floral accords.