Spicy

Ginger

Note Profile

Botanical 2,325 perfumes

Also Known As

Chinese Ginger, Indian Ginger Orpur®, Kahili Ginger, Nigerian Ginger, Red Ginger

About

Fresh, spicy ginger

Scent Profile

Ginger has a vibrant, fresh-spicy aroma with citrusy, peppery facets and a subtle warmth. Its scent is both invigorating and slightly sweet, evolving from sharp brightness to a soft, woody drydown. The olfactory character is dynamic, adding a lively, effervescent quality to fragrances.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Spicy, Fresh & Citrus, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Ginger oil

A natural extract

CAS 8007-08-7

Ginger oil (IFRA NCS).

How the layers join

Origin

Ginger is sourced from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, cultivated primarily in Asia and Africa. In perfumery, both fresh and dried rhizomes are used, typically through steam distillation to obtain the essential oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use ginger mainly as a top or heart note to impart freshness and complexity to spicy, citrus, and woody compositions. It blends well with citrus, florals, and other spices, providing lift and a modern, energetic twist to both masculine and feminine fragrances.