Herbal

Tansy

Note Profile

Botanical 2 perfumes

About

Tansy is the essential oil steam distilled from the flowering tops of Tanacetum vulgare, a herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It smells sharp, herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous, with a floral touch. Bitter green, dry hay and a faint medicinal quality soften over time. A gentle sweetness sits under the pungency. It is an accent in the heart or base.

Scent Profile

Tansy has a distinctive scent profile marked by sharp, herbaceous, and slightly camphoraceous notes with a subtle floral undertone. It can display nuances of bitter green, dry hay, and a faint medicinal quality that softens over time. The aroma evolves to reveal a gentle sweetness beneath its initial pungency.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4.5h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus, Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Tansy oil

A natural extract

CAS 8016-87-3

The note names the material - Tansy oil.

How the layers join

Origin

Tansy is derived from the flowering tops of Tanacetum vulgare, a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or dried aerial parts of the plant.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use tansy primarily as an accent in heart or base notes to impart herbal complexity and a unique floral-green character. It is often blended with other aromatic herbs, woods, and florals to add depth and a slightly wild, naturalistic edge to compositions.