Floral

Wisteria

Note Profile

Botanical 73 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.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Floral

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

What this is made of

Wisteria names no single substance

Reconstructed

Wisteria is a silent flower - no absolute or oil is produced. The note is reconstructed from floral materials.

How the layers join

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.