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Shiso (Perilla) smells bright and green, combining basil‑like sweetness with minty‑camphor freshness, a lemony citrus lift and a faint anisey/earthy savory note—cool, slightly spicy and herbaceous rather than floral. It evokes a windswept Japanese herb garden or a crisp, aromatic tonic. In perfumery shiso is used as a lively top-to-heart green accent to impart a clean, cooling herbal twist, to cut sweetness in gourmands, and to add complexity to aquatics, fougères and woody accords; it commonly appears as CO2 extract, absolute or headspace and blends well with citrus, mint, ginger and woods.

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.