Green

Ginkgo

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Ginkgo has a fresh, leafy-green scent profile with subtle bitter and slightly metallic nuances. It evokes crushed foliage and damp earth, with a crisp, clean character that remains linear and does not evolve significantly over time.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 5%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

Origin

Ginkgo is derived from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, native to China and cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using synthetic molecules and accords, as the natural leaf yields little to no aromatic extract through conventional methods.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use ginkgo notes primarily in the top or heart of green and aquatic compositions to impart a naturalistic, verdant freshness. It blends well with citrus, tea, and watery florals, and is valued for its ability to introduce a modern, botanical facet.