Green

Olive

Note Profile

Natural 18 perfumes

Also Known As

olive absolute, Olive oil

About

Olive in perfumery brings a unique, slightly bitter green aroma reminiscent of fresh olive fruit and leaves. It has a savory, almost oily facet with subtle woody and herbal undertones, often used to lend depth and Mediterranean character to a fragrance.

Scent Profile

Olive in perfumery presents a distinctive green aroma with a mildly bitter, savory character. It evokes the scent of fresh olive fruit and crushed leaves, layered with oily, herbal, and subtle woody nuances. As it develops, the note can reveal a soft earthiness and a gentle, vegetal warmth.

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Origin

Olive notes are typically recreated using aroma molecules and natural isolates, as direct extraction from olives is not practical for perfumery. Perfumers may use materials like cis-3-hexenol and other green notes to evoke the olive effect. Occasionally, olive leaf absolute is used for its green, slightly leathery scent.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ olive notes primarily in the heart or top of a composition to introduce a Mediterranean, green, and savory dimension. It blends well with herbal, citrus, woody, and aromatic accords, and can add realism to fig, tomato leaf, or fougère fragrances. Olive is valued for its ability to impart depth and complexity without sweetness.