Sous Bois
Eau de Parfum
Nancy Meiland Parfums
Note Profile
Hemlock
Canadian Hemlock has a fresh, crisp, woody aroma with green and slightly resinous undertones. It evokes the scent of a cool, northern forest, blending soft evergreen facets with a subtle balsamic sweetness. This note adds a natural, forest-like nuance to perfumes.
Canadian Hemlock presents a fresh, crisp woody aroma with pronounced green and slightly resinous undertones. Its scent evokes cool northern forests, combining soft evergreen facets with a subtle balsamic sweetness that lingers as it dries down. The overall impression is naturalistic and airy, with a gentle, forest-like nuance.
Canadian Hemlock essential oil is steam-distilled from the needles and twigs of Tsuga canadensis, a conifer native to eastern North America. The material is harvested from wild or sustainably managed forests, with care taken to preserve the tree population. The oil is valued for its purity and clarity compared to other conifer extracts.
Perfumers typically use Canadian Hemlock as a heart or base note to impart freshness and a realistic forest character to woody, fougère, and aromatic compositions. It blends well with other conifers, mosses, vetiver, and soft florals, and can temper the sweetness of balsamic or amber accords. Its nuanced green profile makes it suitable for both masculine and unisex fragrances.
Woody
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Canadian Hemlock appears prominently.