Herbal

Rosemary

Note Profile

Natural 150 perfumes

About

Camphoraceous herb

Scent Profile

Rosemary has a fresh, herbal aroma with pronounced camphoraceous and slightly medicinal facets. It features green, pine-like undertones and a subtle peppery nuance that can become more resinous as it dries down. The scent is invigorating and sharp, contributing a clean, aromatic quality.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 70%

Sweet 0%

Warm 15%

Woody 10%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Rosemary essential oil is obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis, a Mediterranean shrub. Extraction is typically performed by steam distillation, yielding an oil rich in 1,8-cineole, camphor, and borneol. The plant is cultivated in regions with a temperate climate, notably in Spain, France, and North Africa.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use rosemary primarily as a top to heart note to impart freshness and lift to aromatic, fougère, and citrus compositions. It blends well with lavender, citrus oils, pine, and spicy notes, often supporting masculine fragrances and colognes. Its camphoraceous quality can also enhance herbal or green accords.