Herbal

Sage

Note Profile

Botanical 1,025 perfumes

Also Known As

Silver Sage

About

Earthy, aromatic herb

Scent Profile

Sage has a dry, earthy, and aromatic scent with green, slightly camphoraceous nuances and a subtle peppery undertone. Its aroma can evoke both fresh and slightly medicinal facets, evolving to reveal a soft, woody-herbal character as it dries down.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Fresh & Citrus

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Sage oil, Spanish

A natural extract

CAS 8022-56-8

Sage oil, Spanish (IFRA NCS). Held at 0.7 because an unqualified 'sage' note spans Spanish, Dalmatian and clary, which smell different.

How the layers join

Origin

Sage essential oil is typically steam-distilled from the leaves of Salvia officinalis, a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. The plant is cultivated in various temperate climates for both culinary and perfumery uses.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use sage primarily in the top and heart notes to impart aromatic freshness and complexity, often pairing it with citrus, lavender, or woody notes. It is valued for adding a natural, herbal dimension to fougère, chypre, and aromatic compositions.