Green

Grass

Note Profile

Botanical 184 perfumes

Also Known As

Cut Grass, Dune Grass, Freshly cut grass, Green 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.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~3h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Grass names no single substance

No material referent

The cut-grass impression is cis-3-hexenol; 'grass' itself names no material.

How the layers join

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.