Floral

Purple Coneflower

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Purple coneflower has a gentle floral scent with subtle green and slightly honeyed undertones. Its aroma is delicate, lacking the intensity of more prominent florals, and can evoke a fresh meadow nuance. The scent tends to remain soft and understated throughout its evolution.

Citrus 0%

Floral 50%

Fruity 0%

Green 20%

Sweet 5%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

Origin

Purple coneflower, also known as Echinacea purpurea, is native to North America and cultivated in temperate regions. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords or extracts from the aerial parts of the plant, as the natural material yields little essential oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use purple coneflower primarily as a supporting floral note in the heart of compositions, adding a light, naturalistic nuance. It blends well with other florals, green notes, and soft musks to create a fresh, pastoral effect. Its subtlety makes it suitable for modern, nature-inspired fragrances.