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Dyer’s Greenweed (Genista tinctoria), also called woodwaxen, has a broom-like yellow-floral scent that is honeyed and pollen-rich, with hay/tonka and soft tobacco facets, a waxy-green bitterness, and faint almondy warmth evoking sunlit meadows and beeswaxed wood. In perfumery it is used sparingly (often via broom/genêt absolute) to deepen mimosa–narcissus accords, add rustic hay-honey glow to chypres, fougères, leathers, and tobacco themes, and to bridge sharp green top notes with floral hearts and woody bases.

CATEGORY · GREEN & HERBAL

The Green & Herbal fragrance note category encompasses scents that evoke the freshness of nature, often characterized by crisp, leafy, and grassy aromas. These notes can include elements like basil, mint, and green tea, which provide a vibrant, invigorating quality, while also featuring earthy undertones from herbs such as rosemary and thyme. Typically, fragrances in this category are light and refreshing, making them ideal for spring and summer compositions. They often convey a sense of vitality and rejuvenation, reminiscent of freshly cut grass or a dewy garden, and are frequently used to create clean, uplifting scents.