Galbanum
Galbanum is intensely green, with bitter sap, crushed leaves and a sharp resinous edge. It can also show woody, spicy or turpentine-like facets.
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It gives definition to green florals and chypres and adds a striking contrast to soft flowers, powder or musks.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural galbanum is a gum-resin material from Ferula plants. Oils, resinoids and other extracts vary, and a perfumer can also build a galbanum-like green effect.
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Hyacinth is a vivid green floral effect, suggesting juicy stems, spring blossoms and a slightly earthy, spicy edge
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Oakmoss →
Oakmoss suggests damp woodland, dry bark and an earthy, slightly leathery bitterness
Iris →
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Material references
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