Family: Green
Note: Middle
Our Concentration: 18%
Below you will find our offerings that allow you to experience the green leaf note in isolation. You can then use it to create your own custom perfume.
Smell It Here:
Miami Perfume & Cologne Making Workshop
Discovery Kit (March 2025)
Forest Bathing Kit (June 2025)
What is Green Leaf?
The green leaf note captures the crisp, refreshing essence of lush foliage, evoking the vitality and serenity of nature. Renowned for its clean, invigorating quality, green leaf is a prized addition in many modern perfumes.
The green leaf note is a vibrant and fresh aroma that mimics the scent of freshly crushed leaves, dewy grass, or a flourishing garden. Often associated with the invigorating essence of nature, this note adds an unmistakable freshness and vitality to compositions, balancing more robust or sweet elements. Green leaf enhances a perfume's complexity, delivering an earthy yet clean impression that connects wearers to the natural world.
Our green leaf note contains hints of tomato leaf and sweet pea and reflects this balance of nature's bounty, pairing crisp herbal tones with a subtle sweetness that enhances its versatility in blends.
Exoteric Properties
The green leaf note is celebrated for its ability to evoke clarity, energy, and renewal. Scientific studies on aromatherapy suggest that green and herbal scents can have a calming yet revitalizing effect on the human psyche, helping to reduce stress and improve focus. When incorporated into fragrances, green leaf can create a grounding effect, providing a refreshing counterpoint to heavier, richer notes.
In addition, the green leaf note often appeals to individuals seeking a sense of balance and connection to nature in their daily lives, making it a popular choice in perfumes with a focus on clean, natural themes.
Esoteric Properties
Spiritually, the green leaf note symbolizes growth, renewal, and harmony with the earth. It is believed to carry grounding and purifying energy, helping to clear mental clutter and foster spiritual clarity. Green leaf’s vibrant essence resonates with the heart chakra, encouraging openness, balance, and emotional growth.
For those seeking to incorporate green leaf into meditative or mindfulness practices, its fresh aroma can help create a serene and rejuvenating atmosphere, promoting a sense of harmony with the natural world.
Chemistry of Green Leaf
The green leaf note owes its crisp and natural character to a blend of organic and synthetic molecules:
- Cis-3-Hexenol: Often called the "leaf alcohol," it provides the characteristic fresh, green aroma.
- Hexenal and Hexenyl Acetate: Contribute to the sharp, grassy facets of the note.
- Galbanum: A natural resin with an earthy green quality, enhancing the note's complexity.
- Terpenes: Found in many plants, these compounds add herbal, citrusy nuances.
These elements work in harmony to recreate the lively essence of freshly picked leaves, adding depth and freshness to any fragrance composition.
Famous Fragrances
Green notes have been featured in a variety of perfumes, adding vitality and freshness to their compositions. Here are some notable examples:
Women
- Chanel No. 19
- Cristalle Eau Verte Eau de Parfum by Chanel
- Wild Bluebell by Jo Malone London
Men
- Le Beau Paradise Garden by Jean Paul Gaultier
Unisex:
- Hindu Grass by Nasomatto
- Untitled L'Eau by Maison Martin Margiela
- Pampa Húmeda by Fueguia 1833
The green leaf note, with its crisp, revitalizing essence, offers an unmatched connection to nature. Whether valued for its exoteric ability to uplift and refresh, its esoteric ties to renewal and balance, or its intricate chemistry, green leaf remains a cherished component in the world of perfumery. Its versatility and vibrancy ensure its enduring appeal, making it a timeless choice for those seeking to embody the spirit of the natural world.
Our Green Leaf fragrance contains the following essential oils: Bergamot.