Herbal

Senecio

Note Profile

Natural

About

Senecio in perfumery imparts a fresh, green, and slightly bitter herbal scent, sometimes reminiscent of crushed stems or foliage. It can add a wild, earthy nuance to a fragrance, lending complexity and a touch of natural, aromatic greenness.

Scent Profile

Senecio offers a fresh, green, and slightly bitter herbal aroma, often likened to crushed stems, wild foliage, and earthy undergrowth. Its scent profile includes subtle nuances of sharpness and a faintly medicinal edge, evolving to reveal a dry, grassy facet as it settles. The overall impression is one of untamed greenery and natural complexity.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 60%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 20%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Senecio refers to a large genus of plants found in temperate regions worldwide, with certain species occasionally used in perfumery. The aromatic material is typically obtained by steam distillation of the aerial parts, such as leaves and stems, to capture its volatile green notes. Due to the plant's natural pyrrolizidine alkaloids, only select species and carefully processed extracts are considered for fragrance use.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ senecio primarily in the heart or top notes to introduce a wild, verdant character and enhance the naturalistic aspect of herbal or green compositions. It is often blended with other green notes, aromatic herbs, mosses, and woody materials to build complexity and authenticity. Its distinctive bitterness and earthy nuance can also temper sweeter florals or add realism to fougère and chypre accords.

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