Floral

Hollyhock

Note Profile

Botanical 2 perfumes

About

Hollyhock, Alcea rosea, is a flowering plant native to Asia and Europe. The flowers give almost no oil, so the scent is recreated with floral and green accords. It smells delicate and slightly sweet, with green and powdery tones like soft petals and fresh stems. It stays light and airy. It is used in the heart of floral compositions.

Scent Profile

Hollyhock has a delicate floral scent with subtle green and powdery undertones, reminiscent of soft petals and fresh stems. Its aroma is gentle and slightly sweet, with a faint vegetal nuance that adds a natural freshness. The scent remains light and airy throughout its evolution, without becoming overpowering.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral

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

What this is made of

Hollyhock names no single substance

Reconstructed

Scentless.

How the layers join

Origin

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a flowering plant native to Asia and Europe. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords of other floral and green notes, as the flowers themselves yield little to no extractable essential oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use hollyhock accords primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart a soft, romantic character. It blends well with other floral notes such as rose, iris, and violet, as well as light green or powdery elements. Hollyhock is valued for its ability to add a gentle, naturalistic floral nuance without dominating a blend.