Herbal

Khella

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Khella has a distinctive herbal scent profile, marked by green, slightly anisic, and subtly spicy facets. It carries a fresh, aromatic quality with nuances reminiscent of celery seed and carrot, evolving towards a soft, hay-like dryness. The note is gentle yet persistent, lending a naturalistic and slightly medicinal undertone.

Citrus 0%

Floral 10%

Fruity 0%

Green 45%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

Origin

Khella is derived from the seeds of Ammi visnaga, a plant native to the Mediterranean region. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the dried seeds, which are harvested in late summer. Its use in perfumery is relatively niche, often sourced from Morocco or Egypt.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use khella primarily in heart and top notes to impart a fresh, herbal complexity and to bridge green and spicy accords. It blends well with other aromatic notes, citrus, and certain florals, as well as with woody and rooty materials. Khella is valued for its ability to add realism and sophistication to herbal and fougère compositions.