Floral

Night Blooming Cereus

Note Profile

Natural 23 perfumes

About

Night Blooming Cereus has a delicate, ethereal floral aroma that is often described as creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy, with hints of vanilla and green nuances. Its scent is reminiscent of a fresh, dewy garden at night, with a soft exotic floralcy that is both mysterious and inviting. It is prized in perfumery for its romantic, fleeting character.

Scent Profile

Night Blooming Cereus offers a delicate floral scent with creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy undertones. Its aroma features subtle vanilla and green facets, evoking the freshness of a nocturnal garden. The scent is ethereal and fleeting, with a soft exotic floralcy that gently diffuses over time.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Origin

The note is inspired by the flowers of several cactus species, notably Selenicereus grandiflorus, which bloom only at night. Because the natural scent is difficult to extract, perfumers recreate it using accords of jasmine, vanilla, green notes, and soft musks. This reconstruction aims to capture the elusive fragrance of the living flower.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Night Blooming Cereus primarily as a heart note to impart a romantic, mysterious floral character. It blends well with white florals, soft woods, musks, and gentle spices. Its role is often to add an airy, nocturnal quality to floral or oriental compositions.