White Oleander
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White Oleander

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Note Profile

Botanical 12 perfumes

Also Known As

Nerium Oleander

About

White oleander has a heady, sweet, and creamy floral aroma, often described as lush, narcotic, and slightly green. It is reminiscent of other white florals such as gardenia or tuberose, with a subtle waxy undertone and a faintly bitter, almond-like nuance. In perfumery, the note is used to evoke an exotic, luxurious, and mysterious floral presence.

Scent Profile

White oleander presents a lush, narcotic floral scent with creamy, sweet facets and a subtle green freshness. It carries a waxy undertone and a faintly bitter, almond-like nuance that adds complexity. The aroma evolves from a vibrant, heady opening to a lingering, velvety floral heart.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused
EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting
Family Floral, Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

White Oleander names no single substance

Reconstructed

Oleander is toxic and is not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

White oleander (Nerium oleander) is a Mediterranean shrub whose flowers are highly toxic and not used directly in perfumery due to safety concerns. The note is recreated through accords blending natural and synthetic materials, emulating its distinctive scent profile without using the actual plant.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ white oleander accords primarily in the heart of floral compositions, often alongside notes like jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia. It is used to impart a rich, exotic floral character and to add depth and intrigue to white floral bouquets.

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Perfumes featuring White Oleander

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