Herbal

Lovage

Note Profile

Natural

About

Lovage has a bold, green, and celery-like aroma with spicy undertones and hints of parsley and anise. In perfumery, it lends a fresh, herbal, and slightly earthy character, often evoking the scent of a lush vegetable garden or aromatic soup herbs. Its intense green note brings vibrancy and complexity to herbal and green fragrance accords.

Scent Profile

Lovage presents a vivid, green aroma reminiscent of celery leaves, with spicy nuances and subtle hints of parsley and anise. Its scent is both fresh and earthy, developing a slightly medicinal edge as it dries down. The overall impression is intensely herbal, evoking the atmosphere of a well-tended vegetable garden.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 50%

Sweet 0%

Warm 15%

Woody 0%

Earthy 30%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

Lovage is derived from the leaves and stems of Levisticum officinale, a perennial herb native to southern Europe. Essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or dried plant material. The resulting oil is concentrated and potent, used in small quantities due to its assertive character.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use lovage primarily as a heart or accent note in green, herbal, and fougère compositions. It blends well with other green notes, aromatic herbs, spices, and certain florals to add complexity and freshness. Its strong character means it is often used sparingly to avoid overpowering a blend.

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