Herbal

Yarrow

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

Scent Profile

Yarrow has a distinctive herbal aroma with green, slightly bitter facets reminiscent of chamomile and wormwood. It carries subtle floral and earthy undertones, sometimes with a hint of spiciness. The scent evolves to reveal a dry, hay-like nuance as it settles.

Citrus 0%

Floral 5%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 0%

Warm 10%

Woody 0%

Earthy 15%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 25%

Origin

Yarrow is derived from the flowering tops of Achillea millefolium, a perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or dried aerial parts.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use yarrow primarily in the heart or top of herbal, fougère, and aromatic compositions to impart a natural, green complexity. It blends well with other herbal notes, florals, and woody materials, and can add depth to chypre and green fragrances.