Green

Parsley

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Parsley has a crisp, green, and slightly peppery aroma with subtle herbal and earthy undertones. Its scent is fresh and vibrant, evoking the sensation of crushed leaves and garden herbs. The note can reveal faintly spicy or anisic facets as it develops.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 65%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 5%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 25%

Origin

Parsley essential oil or absolute is obtained from the leaves or seeds of Petroselinum crispum, typically through steam distillation. The plant is cultivated in temperate regions worldwide, with both culinary and aromatic varieties used for extraction.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use parsley primarily as a top or heart note to impart a natural green freshness and a touch of aromatic complexity. It blends well with other green notes, citrus, and herbal materials, and is often found in fougère, chypre, and modern green compositions.