Floral

Heather

Note Profile

Natural 11 perfumes

About

A dry, slightly honeyed floral with herbal-green undertones. Evokes Scottish moorland landscapes.

Scent Profile

Heather presents a dry, subtly sweet floral aroma with distinct honeyed facets and gentle herbal-green undertones. Its scent is airy and slightly woody, evoking windswept moorlands and wild countryside. As it develops, the floral aspect softens, revealing more of its earthy and grassy nuances.

ScentWheel

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Origin

Heather is derived from the flowering tops of Calluna vulgaris, a shrub native to Europe, particularly abundant in Scotland. In perfumery, it is typically used as an absolute or as part of natural extracts, though its scent is often recreated through accords due to limited oil yield from the plant.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ heather primarily in the heart of floral, fougère, and green compositions to impart a naturalistic, pastoral character. It blends well with notes such as lavender, honey, moss, and soft woods, supporting both feminine and unisex fragrances. Heather is valued for its ability to evoke landscape and add complexity to floral bouquets.