Green

Hellabore Flower

Note Profile

Botanical 5 perfumes

About

Hellebore is a genus of perennial plants native to Europe and Asia, grown mainly for ornament. It is toxic, so the scent is built from safe floral, green and earthy materials. It smells delicate and floral, with green, slightly bitter notes and a faint earthy touch. It lacks sweetness and feels cool and almost austere. It may show faint herbal and mossy hints.

Scent Profile

Hellebore flower presents a delicate floral scent with green, slightly bitter undertones and a faint earthy nuance. Its aroma is subtle, lacking the sweetness of more common florals, and can evoke a cool, almost austere impression. The scent may evolve to reveal faint herbal and mossy facets.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Floral, Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Hellabore Flower names no single substance

Reconstructed

Helleborus is scentless and toxic.

How the layers join

Origin

Hellebore is a genus of perennial plants native to Europe and Asia, primarily cultivated for ornamental purposes. In perfumery, hellebore is rarely used as a direct extract due to its toxicity; instead, its scent profile is interpreted through accords built from safe floral, green, and earthy materials.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use hellebore-inspired accords to introduce a cool, sophisticated floral note, often in the heart of a composition. It pairs well with green notes, soft woods, and other understated florals to create nuanced, modern bouquets. Its role is to add complexity and a restrained elegance to floral or chypre fragrances.