Green

Mung Bean

Note Profile

Botanical 2 perfumes

About

Mung bean is the seed of Vigna radiata, a legume grown mainly in Asia. Its aroma is captured by solvent extraction or headspace technology. It smells green, nutty and slightly milky, like fresh legumes and steamed grains, with earthy and starchy tones. It dries to a soft, creamy finish. It is used in the heart or base for a gourmand or vegetal accent.

Scent Profile

Mung bean has a distinctive green, nutty, and slightly milky aroma, with subtle earthy and starchy undertones. Its scent is reminiscent of fresh legumes and steamed grains, evolving to reveal a soft, creamy facet as it dries down. The note offers a unique gourmand quality that bridges vegetal and edible nuances.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Mung Bean names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Mung bean is derived from the seeds of Vigna radiata, a leguminous plant cultivated primarily in Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically captured through extraction methods such as solvent extraction or headspace technology, which isolate its aromatic compounds without the need for distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use mung bean as a heart or base note to introduce a novel gourmand or vegetal accent, often pairing it with milky, nutty, or green notes. It can add depth and realism to compositions inspired by food, or provide a creamy, comforting backdrop in modern niche fragrances.