Green

Pandan Leaf

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Pandan leaf has a distinctive green, slightly nutty aroma with subtle hints of vanilla, coconut, and freshly cut grass. Its scent is both creamy and leafy, with a gentle sweetness that can evoke rice or baked goods. Over time, the note softens, retaining its verdant freshness while revealing a delicate gourmand undertone.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 20%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

Pandan leaves are harvested from the Pandanus amaryllifolius plant, native to Southeast Asia. In perfumery, the scent is typically captured through solvent extraction or distillation of the fresh leaves, though natural extracts are rare and most use aroma molecules that replicate its profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pandan leaf primarily as a heart note to impart a unique green-gourmand character. It blends well with tropical florals, creamy woods, and lactonic notes, and is valued for adding complexity to both modern niche and experimental compositions.