Green

Nasturtium

Note Profile

Botanical 15 perfumes

About

Nasturtium comes from the flowers and leaves of Tropaeolum majus, a plant native to South America. The aroma is taken by solvent extraction or headspace technology. It smells fresh, peppery and floral, with green, slightly spicy touches and a watercress-like sharpness. It is bright and crisp. It can show citrus and herbal hints as it dries. It is used in the heart.

Scent Profile

Nasturtium has a fresh, peppery floral scent with green, slightly spicy undertones and a hint of watercress-like sharpness. Its aroma is bright and lively, combining floral facets with a crisp, vegetal edge. The scent can evolve to reveal subtle citrus and herbal nuances as it dries down.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Elemental, Green & Aromatic, Spicy

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

What this is made of

Nasturtium names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Nasturtium is derived from the flowers and leaves of Tropaeolum majus, a plant native to South America. In perfumery, its essence is typically obtained through solvent extraction or by using headspace technology to capture its delicate aroma.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use nasturtium primarily as a heart note to impart freshness and a unique green-floral character. It blends well with citrus, aquatic, and other green notes, as well as light florals, to create vibrant, modern compositions. Its peppery quality can add complexity to both feminine and unisex fragrances.