Floral

Snowdrops

Note Profile

Natural 7 perfumes

Also Known As

Snowdrop

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.

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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.