Floral

Stephanotis

Note Profile

Botanical 18 perfumes

About

Stephanotis has a lush, sweet, and intoxicating white floral aroma, often compared to jasmine but with a fresher, slightly greener undertone. Its fragrance is creamy, heady, and elegant, making it popular in bridal bouquets and romantic compositions. In perfumery, it lends an opulent, dreamy floralcy to blends, evoking the scent of tropical gardens in bloom.

Scent Profile

Stephanotis presents a lush, creamy white floral scent with pronounced sweetness and a fresh, green undertone. Its aroma is heady and slightly narcotic, reminiscent of jasmine but with a more dewy, airy quality. As it evolves, subtle hints of waxy petals and a faintly spicy nuance emerge.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Floral

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

What this is made of

Stephanotis names no single substance

Reconstructed

Madagascar jasmine - not extracted commercially, and not a jasmine.

How the layers join

Origin

Stephanotis, also known as Madagascar jasmine, is native to Madagascar and other tropical regions. The fragrance is typically extracted from the small, star-shaped white flowers through solvent extraction, as the delicate blooms yield little oil via distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

In perfumery, stephanotis is used primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart opulence and depth. It blends well with other white florals such as jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia, as well as green and citrus notes to enhance its freshness. Its romantic character makes it popular in bridal and classic feminine fragrances.