Marigold
Marigold and tagetes effects suggest crushed green leaves, bitter herbs and ripe fruity facets. They can feel pungent, aromatic and more unusual than a simple sweet floral note.
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They bring character to citrus, floral and green compositions and provide contrast to smooth woods or musks.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Marigold is a common name used for different plants. Tagetes materials and calendula references should not be assumed to be identical extracts merely because the names overlap.
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Green Notes →
Green notes suggest crushed leaves, snapped stems, cut grass and a sometimes bitter, sap-like freshness
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Material references
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