Herbal - Note Profile | ScentVerdict

Herbal

Note Profile

Natural 74 perfumes

Also Known As

Aromatic Herbs, Aromatic Notes, aromatics, Fougère, Green Herbs, Herbaceous, herbal accents, herbal facets, Herbal Notes, herbal nuances, herbs, light aromatics, Mediterranean herbs

About

Aromatic herbs and botanicals

Scent Profile

Herbal notes evoke the aroma of fresh or dried green herbs such as basil, sage, rosemary, and thyme. They are characterized by crisp, aromatic, and sometimes slightly bitter or camphoraceous facets, often with earthy or peppery undertones. The scent can evolve from bright and invigorating to more subdued and woody as it dries down.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 65%

Sweet 0%

Warm 15%

Woody 10%

Earthy 15%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 25%

Origin

Herbal notes are derived from the essential oils or extracts of aromatic plants and culinary herbs. These materials are obtained through steam distillation, solvent extraction, or by using natural isolates from herbs cultivated in temperate and Mediterranean regions.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use herbal notes primarily in the top and heart of compositions to impart freshness, complexity, and a naturalistic character. They blend well with citrus, woody, and floral notes, and are common in fougère, aromatic, and green fragrance families.