Floral

Poppy

Note Profile

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Also Known As

Himalayan Poppy, Red poppy

About

In perfumery, poppy is interpreted as a soft, delicate floral note. It gives a light, airy floral scent that can evoke the image of red poppy fields, though it is a fantasy accord rather than a direct botanical extraction.

Scent Profile

Poppy in perfumery is interpreted as a soft, airy floral note. It carries a delicate, almost translucent quality, with hints of fresh petals and a faintly musky backdrop. The note evolves with a light, ethereal presence, lacking the intensity of more assertive florals. It carries crushed green stems, damp earth and a faint mineral, metallic tang. It carries a cool, watery, aquatic freshness, like rain on petals and stems.

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Poppy is usually built as an accord, a blend of several materials, rather than made from one.

Origin

True poppy flowers (Papaver species) do not yield a usable essential oil or absolute for perfumery, so the poppy note is created as a fantasy accord using a blend of synthetic and natural materials. These accords may combine soft musks, powdery floral molecules, and subtle sweet notes to evoke the impression of poppy. The concept is inspired by the visual and atmospheric qualities of blooming poppy fields.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use poppy notes primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart a dreamy, delicate character. It blends well with other soft florals, as well as gentle musks and light woods.