Florals Notes
The undisputed heart of perfumery, ranging from the innocent whisper of a spring muguet to the narcotic, carnal shout of a tuberose. These notes provide the romance and the texture, proving that flowers are far too complex to be considered merely 'pretty'.
Dahlia
A subtle, slightly bitter floral scent. It lacks the sweetness of a rose, smelling more like fresh garden greenery and stems.
Daisy
Green, herbaceous, and mild. It doesn't smell 'floral' in the traditional sense, but rather like a wild, grassy meadow.
Dandelion
Bitter, green, and sappy with a hint of pollen. It captures the essence of pulling weeds in a sunlit garden.
Daphne
A winter bloom with an intoxicating scent of lemon soap and spicy carnation. It is clean yet heady.
Daylily
A fleshy floral scent that is slightly melon-like. It feels waxy and sunny.
Deadnettle
A common weed with a faint, honeyed-herbal smell. It adds a touch of wild hedgerow to a composition.
Delonix
The Flame Tree, offering a subtle tropical floral note. It smells vaguely of orchids and ferns.
Desert Rose
Not a true rose, but an Adenium. It has a faint, watery floral scent that feels resilient and clean.
Dianthus
The botanical name for Carnation and Pinks. It smells spicy (clove-like) and peppery-sweet.
Diviniris
A synthetic iris molecule that is buttery and woody. It provides the elegance of orris root.
Dogwood Blossom
A mild, powdery floral scent. It is mostly textural, adding a soft white petal feel.
Dove Tree
The Handkerchief Tree. It has a light, incense-like floral aroma.
Dried Rose
Potpourri-like, dusty, and nostalgic. It smells darker and more muted than a fresh bloom.
Dyer's Greenweed
A yellow flowering shrub. It smells grassy and mildly floral.
Edelweiss
A rare mountain flower with a woolly, slightly floral scent. It evokes high altitudes and cold air.
Eglantine Rose
Sweet Briar Rose. The foliage smells distinctively of green apples.
Elderflower
Creamy, floral, and slightly hay-like. It smells like summer cordials and countryside lanes.
Encian
Gentian. It smells bitter, earthy, and herbal.
Erigeron (Fleabane)
A daisy-like weed with a mild, herbal scent.
Euphorbia
Spurge. It smells green, milky, and slightly acrid.
Eustoma | Lisianthus
A gentle, slightly peppery floral scent.
Evergreen
A general term for pine/fir needles. Fresh, resinous, and wintery.
Field Scabious
A wildflower with a soft, honey-like scent.
Fig Blossom
Green and floral, lighter than the fruit. It smells fresh and unopened.
Fire Lily
A vibrant floral scent, spicy and warm.
Flamingo Flower (Anthurium)
Waxy and green with very little scent. Usually a fantasy note of tropical freshness.
Flax
Linseed. It smells nutty, oily, and grainy.
Floral Notes
A generic bouquet. Smells 'perfumey' and feminine.
Forget Me Not
A very mild, green floral. Often a fantasy note of delicate spring air.
Fragonia
An Australian oil smelling of citrus, florals, and tea tree. It is complex and balanced.
Freesia
Peppery and fresh. It adds a sparkling, high-pitched floral energy.
French Marigold
Pungent and herbal. It smells stronger and earthier than other marigolds.
Fringed Pink
A type of Dianthus. Spicy, clove-like, and sweet.
Fuchsia
A mostly scentless flower, represented as a green, slightly fruity floral.
Geranium
Often called the 'man's rose.' It smells floral but with a sharp, minty, green edge.
Gerbera
A daisy scent that is light, happy, and slightly fruity-green.
Gladiolus
A faint floral scent. Usually just freshness and green stems.
Goldenrod
Herbal, anise-like, and yellow. It smells like late summer fields.
Gorse
A yellow shrub that famously smells of coconut and warm skin. It is the scent of British coastlines.
Grapeflower
The flower of the grape vine. It smells intensely sweet and powdery.
Great Burnet
A medicinal herb with a cucumber-like freshness.
Green Nard
Spikenard. Intense, earthy, and musk-like. An ancient scent.
Green Tea Flower
The blossom of the tea bush. Delicate and slightly tannic.
Grevillea
Spider Flower. It smells honeyed and nectar-rich.
Guava Blossom
A lighter, floral version of the heavy fruit scent.
Guayacan
Wood of Life. A hard wood with a balsamic, violet-like scent.
Gustavia Flower
Amazonian Heaven Lotus. It has a sweet, fleshy floral scent.
Hawthorn
A divisive blossom that can smell sweet and almondy, or distinctly organic and decaying.
Hazel Blossom
The catkins of the hazel tree. Mild, dusty, and pollen-heavy.
Heather
A purple shrub covering the moors. Smells dry, mossy, and slightly floral.
Heliotrope
A purple flower smelling remarkably like cherry pie, almonds, and vanilla powder. It is comforting and vintage.
Hellabore Flower
Winter rose. It has a subtle, earthy, and green scent.
Hemlock
Not the poison (usually), but the conifer. It smells green, piney, and woody.
Hibiscus
A fantasy note, as the flower has little scent. Usually rendered as musky, red, and slightly sour.
Hoary Stock
Matthiola incana. It smells spicy, clove-like, and sweet.
Holly Flower
Small white flowers with a faint, sweet, honey-like scent.
Hollyhock
Very mild floral scent. Mostly used for a cottage garden vibe.
Honeybush or Cyclopia
A South African plant similar to Rooibos. Smells of honey and dried fruit.
Honeydew Blossom
Light and watery floral.
Hortensia
Hydrangea. Very subtle scent, mostly green and watery.
Hoya Carnosa Wax Plant
A waxy flower that drips nectar. Smells intensely sweet and chocolatey at night.
Hyacinth
A powerhouse spring flower. It smells oily, green, spicy, and intensely floral.
Hyssop
An ancient herb. Smells camphorous, minty, and spicy.
Abelia
A delicate and honeyed floral note that feels like a summer garden party. It has a soft, white-flower sweetness without being terribly shouting about it.
Acacia
Powdery and sweet with a rich, pollen-heavy warmth. It reminds one of golden sunlight filtering through a dusty afternoon.
Acerola Blossom
A light, airy floral note with subtle fruity undertones. It bridges the gap between the tart fruit and a soft, petal-like texture.
African Marigold
Pungent, green, and fruity with a slightly bitter, apple-like aroma. It is a bold note that adds a wild, sunny character to florals.
Aglaia
A tiny yellow flower that packs a fruity, tea-like punch. It smells surprisingly lemon-like with a spicy undertone.
Alba Rose
A classic white rose scent that is fresher and more citrusy than its red cousins. It smells clean, romantic, and historically elegant.
Albizia
Also known as the Silk Tree, this smells sweet, fruity, and slightly like berries. It has a fluffy, pink texture to the nose.
Almond Blossom
Lighter and more floral than the nut itself, with a delicate powdery quality. It smells like spring air in an orchard.
Alpinia
A relative of ginger, this flower smells spicy and warm but with a floral softness. It feels exotic and humid.
Alstroemeria
Also known as Peruvian Lily, it has a subtle, green floral scent. It is not overpowering, offering a fresh, cut-stem aroma.
Althaea
A soft, musky floral scent that is related to hibiscus. It feels gentle and slightly powdery on the skin.
Alumroot
Also known as Coral Bells, it has an earthy, green floral quality. It smells like a shady garden border.
Alyssum
A honey-sweet flower scent that can be quite powerful. It smells like warm summer air filled with nectar.
Amarillys
A bold, trumpet-shaped flower with a scent that is spicy and fruity. It has a dramatic flair, fitting for a statement perfume.
Amazon Moonflower
A night-blooming flower scent that is intoxicating, sweet, and mysterious. It captures the humid magic of the rainforest at midnight.
Anemone
A light, slightly earthy floral scent with a powdery nuance. It is subtle and shy, often used to create a natural garden atmosphere.
Angel's Trumpet
A heady, narcotic floral scent that intensifies at night. It smells sweet and heavy, slightly reminiscent of honeysuckle.
Apple Blossom
A delicate floral scent with a hint of the fruit's crispness. It smells of spring mornings and new beginnings.
Apricot Blossom
Light and airy floral with a whisper of stone fruit. It adds a delicate spring touch to perfumes.
Ashoka Flower
A sacred Indian flower with a soft, orange-like floral scent. It is culturally significant and smells gently exotic.
Astragalus
An herb used in traditional medicine with a sweet, earthy, root-like smell. It feels grounding and restorative.
Azalea
A dusty, slightly spicy floral scent. It isn't strongly fragrant in nature, so it's often a fantasy interpretation of the pink blooms.
Azteca Lily
A striking red flower with a scent that is fresh and slightly spicy. It feels vibrant and Central American.
Banana Flower
A subtle floral scent that hints at the fruit but is greener and more powdery. It feels tropical but elegant.
Banksia Australian
An Australian wildflower with a nectar-rich, honeyed scent. It evokes the rugged beauty of the bush.
Begonia
A mild floral scent with lemon-like nuances. It is fresh and unobtrusive, used for a light floral touch.
Belladona
The deadly nightshade, smelling distinctively herbal and slightly medicinal. It adds a dark, poisonous allure to a scent.
Bellflower
A delicate, blue floral scent that is light and airy. It smells like a meadow in a fairy tale.
Bergamot Blossom
The flower of the bergamot tree, smelling of citrus and white petals. It is softer and more romantic than the fruit zest.
Bird cherry
A flowering tree with a scent that is sweet, almond-like, and heady. It smells intense and slightly balsamic.
Blackberry Blossom
A light floral scent with a whisper of fruit. It is delicate and often used to lighten berry compositions.
Black Currant Blossom
The floral aspect of the cassis plant, less fruity and more spicy-floral. It has a unique, wild charm.
Bluebell
A dewy, green floral scent that is notoriously hard to extract. It smells like a damp English forest floor in spring.
Blue Lilies
Also known as Blue Lotus, it smells floral, aquatic, and slightly spicy. It has a sacred, tranquil quality.
Blue Poppy
A Himalayan flower with a cool, earthy floral scent. It feels rare and mountainous.
Bottlebrush
An Australian native with a woody, honeyed floral scent. It evokes the dry heat of the bush.
Bougainvillea
Paper-like flowers with a faint, dry scent. In perfume, it's often a fantasy note of fresh, green florals.
Bread Flower
A flower that reputedly smells like baking bread or boiled rice. A rare botanical oddity.
Bromelia
Tropical plants (like pineapple) with sweet, watery floral scents. They feel exotic and lush.
Buddleia
The Butterfly Bush, smelling sweet, honeyed, and slightly almond-like. It attracts pollinators and noses alike.
Butomus Umbellatus
Flowering Rush, smelling slightly floral and aquatic. It is a subtle wetland scent.
Buttercup
A mild meadow flower that smells fresh and slightly green. It doesn't actually smell like butter.
Cacao Blossom
The flower of the cocoa tree, smelling subtly floral with a hint of chocolate. It is delicate and rare.
Calendula
Marigold, smelling bitter, green, and slightly herbal. It adds a medicinal but sunny touch.
Calla Lily
Elegant and architectural, smelling faintly green and floral. It is more about the visual fantasy than a strong scent.
Camellia
A flower with very little natural scent, represented in perfume as a fresh, tea-like floral. It feels wet and elegant.
Campion Flower
A mild wildflower scent. It evokes English hedgerows and countryside.
Cananga
A relative of Ylang-Ylang but coarser and woodier. It smells intensely floral and slightly green.
Cannonball Flower
A large tropical flower with a complex scent of rose and jasmine. It is heady and exotic.
Carambola Blossom
The flower of the starfruit tree. It smells small, pink, and subtly fruity.
Cardamom Flower
Floral with spicy undertones. It connects the fresh spice to a petal texture.
Carnation
Spicy, clove-like floral. It smells powdery and vintage, a staple of early 20th-century scents.
Celosia
Also known as Cockscomb. It has a mild, grassy floral scent.
Chai Hu
A Chinese medicinal root. It smells earthy and bitter.
Chamomile
Herbal, tea-like, and slightly fruity (like apples). It is soothing and gentle.
Champaca
A rich orange flower related to magnolia. It smells velvety, spicy, and tea-like.
Cherry Blossom
Sakura. It smells very faint, fresh, and slightly powdery, symbolizing fleeting beauty.
Chimonanthus or Wintersweet
A winter flower with a waxy, spicy, and fruity scent. It smells distinctive and potent.
China Rose
A species of rose with less scent than European varieties, but subtle and fresh.
Chinotto blossom
The flower of the Myrtle-leaved orange tree. It smells like neroli with a darker twist.
Chocolate Flower
Berlandiera lyrata, a flower that actually smells like cocoa. Nature's gourmand.
Christmas Tree or Flame Tree
Nuytsia floribunda. It has a honeyed, rooty scent.
Chrysanthemum
Bitter, green, and herbaceous floral. It smells autumnal and somber.
Cistus Incanus
Rockrose. It smells resinous, herbal, and sweet, related to Labdanum.
Clematis
A climbing vine with a faint, sweet scent. It's usually a fantasy floral note.
Clover
Sweet, grassy, and hay-like. It evokes open fields and country air.
Coconut Blossom
Floral and slightly waxy. It hints at the fruit but is airier.
Coffee Blossom
A white flower that smells like jasmine with a coffee nuance. Rare and beautiful.
Cornflower Sultan Seeds
A mild floral scent with a powdery muskiness.
Cosmos Flower
A subtle floral with chocolatey undertones (specifically the Chocolate Cosmos variety).
Costus
A root that smells like wet dog, hair, and violet. It is an old-school animalic fixative.
Cotton Flower
A fantasy note of softness. Clean, musky, and powdery.
Creamy Flowers
A general description for white florals like gardenia or tuberose that have a buttery texture.
Crinum Lily
A large lily with a strong, clean fragrance. It smells soapy and fresh.
Cucumber Flower
A lighter, more floral version of the vegetable.
Cyclamen
A clean, mysterious floral scent. It smells fresh, slightly soapy, and cool.
Impatiens
A watery, green floral scent with very little sweetness. It smells like snapping a fresh plant stem.
Inula
A wildflower smelling of honey and camphor. It is sweet but medicinal.
Iris
Cool, powdery, and rooty. It smells of earth, carrots, and luxury makeup, adding an intellectual elegance.
Iris Butter
Orris butter. Extremely expensive, fatty, and creamy, smelling of violets and dry wood.
Iris Pallida
The finest variety of iris. It is softer, sweeter, and more chocolatey than other types.
Jacaranda
A tree with purple blooms smelling honeyed and green. It feels breezy and exotic.
Jade Flower
A succulent vine with a brilliant turquoise color. It has a faint, grassy scent.
Jarana Flower
A citrusy floral scent from South America.
Jasmine Orchid
A specific orchid species that mimics the scent of jasmine but with a waxy, vanilla undertone.
Jujube Blossom
The flower of the red date. It smells small, honeyed, and fruity.
Kadam
Burflower. It smells woody and honeyed, distinct to Indian perfumery.
Kangaroo Paw
An Australian flower with a grassy, honey-like scent.
Kanuka
White Tea Tree. It smells herbaceous, earthy, and aromatic.
Karmaflor®
A synthetic floral from Givaudan smelling of salicylates (sunscreen) and exotic blossoms.
Kiwi blossom
A mild floral scent, similar to citrus blossoms but softer.
Kudzu
The vine that ate the South. The flowers smell remarkably like grape soda.
Laburnum
Golden Chain Tree. It smells faint, vegetal, and slightly toxic.
Lady of the Night Flower
Brunfelsia. A night-blooming shrub smelling of jasmine, vanilla, and clove.
Lady Slipper Orchid
A mild, sweet floral scent.
Lamduan Flower
White Cheesewood. The flower smells uniquely of baked bread and coconut milk.
Lamprocapnos
Bleeding Heart. A faint, soapy floral scent.
Lantana
A verbena relative. It smells spicy, fruity (like guava), and slightly rough.
Larkspur
Delphinium. A mild, clean floral scent.
Laurel Blossom
The flower of the bay tree. It smells floral with a spicy herbal edge.
Lavender
The quintessential aromatic. It balances floral sweetness with herbal camphor—calming, clean, and classic.
Leatherwood
Tasmanian honey source. It smells uniquely spicy, floral, and musky.
Ledum
Labrador Tea. It smells leathery, spicy, and resinous.
Liatris
Deer's Tongue. It smells heavily of coumarin (hay/vanilla) and tobacco.
Liatrix
Same as Liatris. A tobacco-like fougère element.
Licorice Flower
A flower smelling of violet and anise.
Lilac
A powdery, fresh spring floral. It smells clean, sweet, and slightly almond-like.
Lily-of-the-Valley
Muguet. A tiny bell flower with a piercingly fresh, soapy green scent. It defines spring.
Lime (Linden) Blossom
Tilia. It smells distinctively of honey, hay, and lemon. A warm, sunny floral.
Litchi Blossom
Floral and slightly honeyed.
Longoza
A Madagascan ginger flower. Spicy and floral.
Lotus
Watery, light, and ethereal. It has a transparent floral quality that feels meditative.
Lupin
Peppery and floral. Smells like a sweet pea but spicier.
Lydia Broom
Genista lydia. Honeyed, hay-like, and yellow.
Lysylang
A lily-ylang ylang hybrid note. Clean white floral.
Macadamia Flower
Sweet and nutty floral.
Magnolia
Creamy, lemony, and waxy. It manages to be both heavy and refreshing.
Magnolia Brooklynensis
A specific hybrid. Smells greener.
Magnolia Leaf
Green and waxy.
Mahonial
A synthetic floral. Smells like muguet and magnolia, very persistent.
Malva
Mallow. A very mild, musky floral scent.
Mango Blossom
Green and slightly lily-like.
Mariposa Lily
A quiet, grassy floral.
Mayflower
Trailing Arbutus. Spicy and fragrant.
Meadowsweet
Almond-like and sweet. It contains salicylates (medicinal).
Melilotus
Same as above.
Melissa Flower
Lemon balm flower. Mildly citrusy.
Michelia
Magnolia relative. Smells creamy, spicy, and fruity.
Michelia leaf
Green and tea-like.
Mignonette
Reseda. Smells of violet, raspberry, and green leaves.
Milkweeds
Sweet, honeyed floral scent.
Mimosa
Yellow pom-pom flowers. They smell powdery, almond-like, and sunny.
Mimusops Elengi
Bakul. Smells woody, floral, and rich.
Mirabilis
Four O'Clock Flower. Smells lemon-scented and floral.
Monarda
Bee Balm. Citrusy, herbal, and oregano-like.
Monoi Oil
Tiare flowers soaked in coconut oil. The scent of Tahiti.
Moringa Blossom
Sweet, honeyed floral scent.
Morning Glory Flower
Mild floral. Mostly visual.
Moss Flox
Phlox. A sweet, spicy floral scent.
Myrtle
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly floral. Smells Mediterranean.
Narcissus
Daffodil. Smells of hay, manure, jasmine, and green stems. Intense and animalic.
Nard
Spikenard. Earthy, musky, and herbal.
Nasturtium
Peppery flower. Smells green and spicy, like cress.
Nectarine Blossom
Delicate fruity floral. Smells like spring orchards.
Nerium Oleander
A sweet, apricot-like floral scent. Poisonous plant.
Nigella
Love-in-a-mist. The seeds smell of strawberry and oregano.
Night Blooming Jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum. Intensely sweet, green, and powerful.
Nom Maew
A Thai flower smelling of ripe jackfruit and magnolia.
Olive flower
A faint, herbal floral scent.
Opium
A fantasy accord of spices, resins, and carnation. It smells heavy and narcotic (like the YSL perfume).
Orchard Blossom
Mixed fruit tree flowers. Spring-like and fresh.
Orchid
Often a fantasy note (most orchids have no scent). Usually powdery, vanilla-like, and floral.
Orchid Black Diamond
Marketing fantasy. Dark, spicy floral.
Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllum. Sweet and fresh.
Orchid Pink Leopard
Another specific orchid variety or fantasy.
Ornithogalum
Star of Bethlehem. Smells soft and floral.
Orris Root
The dried root of the iris. It smells of violets, earth, and cold butter, representing absolute luxury.
Osmanthus
A tiny flower that smells deliciously of apricot jam, tea, and soft leather. It is joyful and sophisticated.
Pansy
Mild, grassy floral. Mostly a fantasy note.
Papaya Blossom
White floral scent with tropical nuances.
Paramela
A plant from Patagonia. Smells honeyed and herbal.
Passion Flower
Exotic floral. Smells slightly fruity and medicinal.
Pataqueira
An Amazonian aquatic plant. Smells spicy and floral.
Peach Blossom
A delicate, airy floral scent with a whisper of fruitiness. It smells pink and spring-like.
Pear Blossom
A white floral scent that is slightly cleaner and sharper than apple blossom.
Pelargonium
The botanical name for scented geraniums. Rosy, minty, and green.
Peony
A rose without the thorns. Fresh, dewy, pink, and endlessly romantic.
Periwinkle
Vinca. A mild, herbaceous floral scent.
Petalia
A synthetic rose-peony note. Diffusive and fruity.
Petunia
Spicy and clove-like at night, though often scentless in breeding.
Phlox
Sweet, honeyed, and spicy.
Pineapple Blossom
Floral with fruity overtones.
Pink Flamingo Heliconia
Tropical flower. Green and mild.
Pink Lily
Stargazer lily. Spicy, heady, and sweet.
Pinwheel Flower
Crepe Jasmine. Mild, waxy white floral.
Pitahaya Flower
Huge cactus flower. Smells distinctively of melon.
Pittosporum
Mock Orange. Smells honeyed and jasmine-like.
Plum Blossom
Light, powdery, and floral. Fresh spring air.
Plumeria
Frangipani. Creamy, sunny, and intensely tropical.
Poinsettia
Mostly scentless. A fantasy green, milky sap note.
Pomegranate Blossom
Floral and slightly fruity.
Poppy
Mostly scentless. In perfume, it’s earthy, powdery, and slightly narcotic.
Primrose
A faint, fresh wildflower scent.
Princess Tree (Paulownia)
Vanilla-scented purple flowers.
Privet
Hedge flowers. Smells sweet and slightly dusty.
Protea
Sugarbush. A woody, honeyed floral scent.
Prunella
Self-heal herb. Mildly minty and herbal.
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea. Honeyed and earthy.
Queen of the Night Flower
Selenicereus. Vanilla-scented cactus flower that blooms once.
Rangoon Creeper
A vine with flowers that change color. Smells fruity and honeysuckle-like.
Raspberry Blossom
Light floral with a hint of berry.
Redwood Flower
Rare floral note.
Reseda
Mignonette. Green, violet-like floral.
Rhododendron
Balsamic, herbal, and floral. It smells wilder than a garden flower.
Rosa Alba
White rose of York. Citrusy and clean.
Rosa Rubiginosa
Sweet Briar. Green apple foliage scent.
Rose
The eternal flower. It can be fresh, jammy, spicy, or powdery. A universe in a petal.
Rosebay Willowherb
Fireweed. Sweet and floral.
Rosebud
Unopened flower. Greener and tighter than the bloom.
Rose Hip
The fruit of the rose. Tangy, red, and tea-like.
Rose Japanese (Hamanasu)
Rosa rugosa. Spicy and clove-like.
Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa. Tart and berry-like.
Rose Mallow
Hibiscus relative. Musky floral.
Rosyfolia
A synthetic fresh rose. Radiates green floralcy.
Safflower
Thistle-like flower. Oily and hay-like.
Sainfoins
Forage crop. Sweet and hay-like.
Sandalwood Flower
A faint floral scent from the tree.
Sand Lily
Pancratium maritimum. Spicy, lily-like white floral.
Santolina
Cotton Lavender. Herbal and camphorous.
Saucer Magnolia
Lemon and ginger floral.
Sea Daffodil
Beach flower. Spicy vanilla and salt.
Siberian Rhododendron
Labrador Tea. Leathery and herbal.
Silk Tree Blossom
Albizia. Sweet, fruity, and fluffy.
Silverthorn Flower
Elaeagnus pungens. Smells of gardenia and plum.
Skeleton Flower
Diphylleia grayi. Becomes transparent in rain. Mild scent.
Smoketree
Cotinus. Leaves smell herbal.
Snakeroot
Herbal root.
Snowdrops
Galanthus. Fresh, green, and honeyed spring floral.
Snow Lotus
Saussurea. Herbal and medicinal.
Solomon's Seal
Green and floral.
Sophora Toromiro Flower
Rare Easter Island tree. Floral.
Sour Cherry Blossom
Floral with a bitter almond nuance.
Spanish Broom
Spartium. Honeyed, orange-blossom-like, and hay.
Spiraea
Meadowsweet relative. Almondy.
Starflower
Borage. Cucumber-like.
St. John's Wort
Herbal and balsamic.
Strawberry Flower
Mild floral.
Strelitzia
Bird of Paradise. Mostly scentless, fantasy tropical.
Strobilanthes Callosa
Karvi. Rare Indian flower.
Sunflower
Oily, nutty, and hay-like.
Sweet Pea
Delicate, sweet floral scent. Like orange blossom and hyacinth.
Taif Rose
A rich, tea-like rose from Saudi Arabia. Spicy and deep.
Tamarisk
Salt Cedar. Woody and pink.
Tobacco Blossom
The flower of the plant. Mild floral.
Transparent Flowers
Watery, abstract florals. Like Hedione.
Trillium
Woodland flower. Mild scent.
Tulip
Mostly scentless. A fantasy green, saffron-like note.
Vanilla Bahiana
Brazilian vanilla orchid. Green and sugary.
Viburnum
Snowball bush. Spicy and sweet floral.
Violet
Powdery, sweet, and candy-like flower. A Victorian favorite.
Violet Woodsorrel
Oxalis. Sour and floral.
Wallflower
Erysimum. Honeyed and spicy floral.
Waratah
Australian flower. Nectar-rich.
Water Flowers
Generic aquatic floral. Lotus/Lily vibe.
Water Hyacinth
Aquatic floral. Green and fresh.
Water Lily
Nymphaea. Mild, watery, and cool floral.
Weeping Cherry Blossom
Soft floral.
White Dahlia
Crisp floral.
White Ginger Lily
Butterfly Ginger. Smells fresh and spicy.
White Lace Flower
Orlaya. Mild scent.
White Tea Blossom
Delicate floral.
Wildflowers
Generic meadow scent. Honeyed and varied.
Wisteria
Spicy, lilac-like floral. Peppery and sweet.
Wrightia
Water Jasmine. Fruity and fresh.
Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans. Honeyed floral.
Yellow Flowers
Generic sunny floral. Mimosa/Ylang vibe.
Ylang-Ylang
The flower of flowers. It smells like custard, rubber, jasmine, and banana. Intense and narcotic.
Yunnan Osmanthus
High-quality absolute. Leathery apricot.
Yuzu Flower
Citrus blossom. Fresh and neroli-like.
Zinnia
A dry, dusty floral scent. Not very sweet.