Herbal

Woodruff Or Galium Odoratum

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

Scent Profile

Woodruff has a sweet, hay-like aroma with subtle notes of vanilla, almond, and a hint of green freshness. Its scent evolves from a fresh herbal opening to a warm, slightly spicy and powdery drydown. The coumarin content gives it a characteristic softness and mild gourmand nuance.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 45%

Sweet 35%

Warm 10%

Woody 10%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Woodruff, or Galium odoratum, is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. The fragrant compounds are most concentrated in the dried leaves and flowering tops, which are harvested and then dried to develop their signature scent. Extraction for perfumery is typically done via solvent extraction or infusion.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use woodruff primarily in the heart or base of compositions to impart a soft, creamy, and slightly sweet herbal facet. It blends well with lavender, tonka bean, citrus, and fougère accords, and is valued for its ability to round out sharp green notes. Its coumarin-rich profile is especially popular in classic fougère and oriental fragrances.