Green

Grass

Note Profile

Natural 26 perfumes

Also Known As

Cut Grass, Dune Grass, Wild Grass

About

Fresh-cut lawn

Scent Profile

Grass in perfumery evokes the aroma of freshly cut lawns, with crisp, green, and slightly sweet facets. It can display subtle earthy and watery undertones, sometimes with a hint of hay or dew. The note is vibrant and airy, often evolving to reveal a soft, natural dryness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 85%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Grass notes are typically created using synthetic molecules such as cis-3-hexenol, which is found naturally in the leaves of many green plants. Natural extraction from fresh grass is rare due to low yield and instability, so most grass accords are reconstructed in the lab.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use grass notes primarily in the top or heart of a fragrance to impart freshness and a naturalistic green character. It blends well with citrus, floral, and herbal notes, and is common in fougère, chypre, and modern green compositions.