OREGANO

Oregano brings a pungent herbal impression with fresh green energy, spicy warmth and a lightly woody edge. It recalls the familiar culinary herb, giving perfume a savoury accent rather than the sweetness of a floral bouquet. Its freshness can feel brisk while its spicy side adds a warmer, more insistent character.

Natural oregano essential oil is available from steam-distilled leaves and flowers of Origanum vulgare. This is one material behind the note, although a fragrance listing does not specify which oil or construction a perfume uses. In a citrus composition, an oregano accent can introduce herbal bite; alongside lavender or woods, it can reinforce an aromatic, outdoors-like impression. The overall effect depends on balance: oregano need not make the whole fragrance smell like seasoning.