Herbal

Hay

Note Profile

Natural 29 perfumes

About

Dry, warm green with coumarin and sun-dried grass character

Scent Profile

Hay has a dry, warm green scent with pronounced coumarin facets, evoking sun-dried grass, sweet tobacco, and subtle almond undertones. Its aroma can also reveal hints of honey, straw, and a faint earthy warmth as it evolves. The overall impression is both rustic and comforting, with a gentle natural sweetness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 50%

Sweet 30%

Warm 20%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Hay absolute is typically extracted from dried grasses, especially species such as Phleum pratense (timothy grass), using solvent extraction. The raw material is harvested after drying in the sun, which intensifies its coumarin content and characteristic scent. The absolute is a viscous, dark liquid used in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use hay primarily in the heart or base of compositions to impart a natural, pastoral warmth and to reinforce fougère, chypre, and tobacco accords. It blends well with notes like lavender, tonka bean, tobacco, and woods, and is valued for its ability to add depth and a nostalgic countryside nuance. Its coumarin content makes it a key component in classic masculine fragrances.