Floral

Safflower

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Safflower has a delicate, subtly sweet floral aroma with faint honeyed and tea-like nuances. Its scent is mild and transparent, lacking the intensity of more prominent florals, and it can impart a soft, airy brightness to compositions. Over time, it remains gentle and understated, providing a clean floral backdrop.

Citrus 0%

Floral 50%

Fruity 0%

Green 15%

Sweet 10%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 5%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

Safflower is derived from the dried petals of the Carthamus tinctorius plant, cultivated mainly in Asia and the Mediterranean. The petals are typically harvested and either used directly or subjected to solvent extraction to obtain a floral absolute.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use safflower primarily as a supporting floral note in the heart of fragrances, where it adds lift and subtlety without overwhelming other ingredients. It blends well with tea notes, light musks, and other soft florals, contributing to transparent and luminous accords.