Floral

Hyacinth

Note Profile

Botanical 379 perfumes

Also Known As

Blue Hyacinth, Pink Hyacinth

About

Hyacinth has a fresh, watery, and sweet floral scent with pronounced green and slightly powdery undertones. It evokes the aroma of blooming springtime gardens, combining both the crispness of crushed leaves and the soft richness of blossoms. The note imparts vibrancy and a dewy, natural quality to floral compositions.

Scent Profile

Hyacinth presents a fresh, watery floral scent with pronounced green facets and subtle powdery undertones. Its aroma balances the crispness of crushed stems and leaves with the soft, sweet richness of blooming petals. The note evolves from a vibrant green opening to a more delicate, airy floral character as it dries down.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Floral, Fresh & Citrus, Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

Hyacinth names no single substance

Reconstructed

Hyacinth absolute is essentially unavailable commercially; the note is a green-floral reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Natural hyacinth absolute is rarely used due to low yield and high cost, so the scent is typically recreated using a blend of synthetic molecules such as hydroxycitronellal and phenylacetaldehyde. These materials mimic the complex green-floral profile of the living flower. Hyacinth is native to the eastern Mediterranean and is cultivated ornamentally in temperate regions.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use hyacinth primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart freshness and a dewy, natural quality. It blends well with other spring florals like lily of the valley, narcissus, and galbanum, as well as green notes and light woods. Its role is to add vibrancy, realism, and a garden-like nuance to bouquets and green florals.