Floral

Wisteria

Note Profile

Natural 22 perfumes

About

Wisteria has a soft, fresh, and powdery floral aroma reminiscent of lilac and sweet pea, with subtle hints of honey and green facets. In perfumery, it evokes a romantic, airy, and spring-like feeling, often used to suggest garden-like or gently sweet floral bouquets.

Scent Profile

Wisteria presents a delicate floral scent with powdery, fresh, and slightly sweet nuances. Its aroma is reminiscent of lilac and sweet pea, offering subtle honeyed undertones and gentle green facets. The note evolves softly, maintaining an airy and romantic character throughout its presence.

Citrus 0%

Floral 65%

Fruity 10%

Green 10%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Wisteria is a climbing plant native to East Asia and North America, known for its cascading violet-blue flowers. In perfumery, the scent is typically recreated through accords blending natural and synthetic materials, as true wisteria essential oil is not commercially available due to low yield and extraction challenges.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use wisteria primarily as a heart note to impart a fresh, spring-like floralcy and a soft, powdery texture to compositions. It blends well with other florals such as lilac, peony, and mimosa, as well as light musks and green notes. Wisteria is often included in fragrances aiming to evoke garden themes or gentle, romantic bouquets.