Floral

Snowdrops

Note Profile

Botanical 8 perfumes

Also Known As

Snowdrop

About

Snowdrops is a note for the flower Galanthus nivalis. The flower yields too little to extract, so the scent is rebuilt from synthetic molecules and floral-green accords. It smells delicate and floral, with green, dewy touches and a hint of earth. It is soft, airy and slightly sweet, like early spring. It is used in the heart for a clean, light effect.

Scent Profile

Snowdrops have a delicate floral scent with green, dewy undertones and a subtle hint of earthiness. The aroma is soft, airy, and slightly sweet, evoking the freshness of early spring. It remains gentle throughout its evolution, never becoming overpowering.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Floral

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

What this is made of

Snowdrops names no single substance

Reconstructed

Galanthus produces no extractable oil - the scent is faint and green.

How the layers join

Origin

Natural extraction from snowdrop flowers (Galanthus nivalis) is rare and impractical due to low yield, so the note is typically recreated using a blend of synthetic molecules and other floral-green accords. These reconstructions aim to capture the characteristic freshness and translucency of the blossom.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use snowdrop as a heart note to impart a clean, fresh floral nuance and a sense of lightness. It blends well with other spring florals, green notes, and soft musks, often supporting compositions that evoke purity or early spring landscapes.