HERBAL NOTES

Herbal notes suggest the distinctive freshness of aromatic plants such as rosemary, thyme, sage or mint. Their character can be green and pungent, with a cooler, camphor-like edge in some interpretations. Think of the recognizable aroma released around garden herbs, rather than treating herbal as another word for every leafy or grassy note. The herb chosen makes a difference to the impression.

This is a broad descriptive group, not one plant species, fragrance molecule or fixed recipe. A perfume can use an herbal accent alongside citrus, flowers or woods without becoming a literal herb garden. Brighter companions may emphasize freshness, while a woody setting can frame the same aromatic idea differently. A note list that says herbal does not identify the exact herbs, their origin or how any ingredient was extracted. The full perfume description is the better guide to the particular balance.