Aquatic

Sundew

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Sundew is an accord inspired by Drosera, the carnivorous plants of boggy regions. Direct extraction is not viable, so it is built from natural and synthetic materials. It smells delicate and dewy, with green and watery touches, like fresh petals and moist foliage. It is light, airy and gently sweet, with a faint herbal hint. It is used in the heart.

Scent Profile

Sundew has a delicate, dewy floral scent with subtle green and watery facets, reminiscent of fresh petals and moist foliage. Its aroma is light and airy, with a gentle sweetness and a faintly herbal undertone that evokes the freshness of early morning in a wildflower meadow. Over time, the scent remains soft and transparent, maintaining its ethereal character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus, Green & Aromatic, Elemental

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

What this is made of

Sundew names no single substance

Reconstructed

Carnivorous and scentless.

How the layers join

Origin

Sundew refers to extracts or accords inspired by the Drosera genus of carnivorous plants, which are native to boggy regions worldwide. In perfumery, the note is typically recreated using a blend of natural and synthetic materials to evoke the plant's unique scent, as direct extraction is not commercially viable.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use sundew as a heart note to impart a fresh, luminous floral quality and a sense of natural moisture. It blends well with other airy florals, green notes, and soft musks, and is often featured in compositions aiming for a light, modern, or nature-inspired character.