Woody

Pine

Note Profile

Natural 68 perfumes

Also Known As

Pine Needles, Silver Pine, Swiss Stone Pine

About

Fresh, resinous pine

Scent Profile

Pine has a fresh, resinous, and invigorating scent with green, balsamic, and slightly camphoraceous nuances. It can evoke the aroma of pine needles, sap, and forest air, sometimes with subtle citrus or smoky undertones. The note tends to remain crisp and airy as it evolves, maintaining its characteristic brightness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 30%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 75%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Pine fragrance materials are typically derived from the needles, twigs, or resin of various Pinus species, most commonly Pinus sylvestris. Essential oil is obtained through steam distillation, while some pine notes in perfumery are recreated using synthetic molecules such as borneol or terpineol.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pine primarily as a top or heart note to impart freshness and a naturalistic, outdoorsy quality. It blends well with other woody notes, aromatics like lavender and rosemary, and citrus materials, and is often found in fougère, chypre, and masculine woody compositions.