Floral

Zinnia

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Zinnia has a light, fresh floral scent with subtle green and slightly sweet undertones. Its aroma is delicate, reminiscent of freshly cut stems and petals, and does not possess the headiness of more opulent florals. The scent is short-lived and tends to remain soft and airy throughout its evaporation.

Citrus 0%

Floral 55%

Fruity 0%

Green 15%

Sweet 10%

Warm 5%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Zinnia is a flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. In perfumery, its essence is rarely available as a natural extract due to low oil yield, so its scent is typically recreated using synthetic molecules and accords inspired by the living flower.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use zinnia accords primarily in the top or heart notes to impart a fresh, dewy floral character. It blends well with other light florals, green notes, and subtle citrus, serving to brighten and add a naturalistic nuance to compositions.