Floral

Viburnum

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Viburnum is a genus of flowering shrubs of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, including Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum opulus. Natural extraction is rare, so its scent is recreated from other floral and green materials. It smells delicately floral, like freshly opened blossoms and spring leaves, with green and slightly spicy touches. It is soft, airy and lightly sweet.

Scent Profile

Viburnum has a delicate floral scent with subtle green and slightly spicy undertones, reminiscent of freshly opened blossoms and spring foliage. Its aroma is soft and airy, with a gentle sweetness that can evoke a sense of natural freshness. The scent tends to remain light and transparent, without becoming overpowering as it develops.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Floral, Sweet & Gourmand, Green & Aromatic, Spicy

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

What this is made of

Viburnum names no single substance

Reconstructed

Scented in life; no commercial extract.

How the layers join

Origin

Viburnum refers to a genus of flowering shrubs, with the most fragrant varieties including Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum opulus. In perfumery, the scent is typically recreated using accords of other floral and green materials, as natural extraction is rare and yields are low. The plant is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use viburnum accords primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart a fresh, dewy character. It blends well with other white florals, green notes, and soft musks, enhancing the naturalistic quality of bouquets. Its subtlety makes it suitable for both feminine and unisex fragrances.