Floral

Jacaranda

Note Profile

Botanical 3 perfumes

About

Jacaranda is the blossom of the Jacaranda tree, native to South America. The flowers give almost no oil, so the note is recreated with violet, heliotrope and soft wood accords. It smells soft and powdery, with light woody and violet-like tones and a gentle creamy feel. It stays close to the skin. It is used as a heart note.

Scent Profile

Jacaranda has a soft, powdery floral scent with subtle woody and violet-like undertones. Its aroma is gentle and slightly creamy, sometimes compared to mimosa or heliotrope, with a faint green facet. The scent is delicate and tends to remain close to the skin, evolving with a mild, sweet freshness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral

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

What this is made of

Jacaranda names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Jacaranda refers to the blossoms of the Jacaranda tree, native to South America but cultivated in subtropical regions worldwide. In perfumery, the note is typically recreated using accords of violet, heliotrope, and soft woods, as the actual flowers yield little to no essential oil through conventional extraction.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use jacaranda as a heart note to impart a refined, powdery floral character to compositions. It blends well with violet, iris, mimosa, and soft woods, often supporting vintage-style florals or adding a nuanced floralcy to modern blends. Its subtlety makes it suitable for both feminine and unisex fragrances.