Scent Note Glossary

Scent descriptions give you a starting point for imagining a blend. How a note smells can change depending on its companions, concentration, and your own associations. Use this guide while exploring The Scented Vine® scents.

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Amber

Warm, resinous, sometimes softly sweet and musky.

You might have smelled this… Amber-toned resins, warm incense, or a cozy perfume.

Amaretto

A sweet, almond-like liqueur impression.

You might have smelled this… Almond pastries or an amaretto-flavored dessert.

Apple

Crisp, juicy fruit character, sometimes tart or sweet.

You might have smelled this… A freshly sliced apple or apple peel.

Bamboo

Fresh, green, watery character often associated with clean greenery.

You might have smelled this… Fresh green stems and a rain-damp garden.

Bergamot

Bright citrus with a nuanced, lightly floral or bitter edge.

You might have smelled this… Earl Grey tea or the peel of a fragrant citrus fruit.

Camphor

Cool, penetrating, herbal character.

You might have smelled this… A camphorated chest rub.

Cashmere

A soft, warm, fabric-like impression created through a fragrance accord.

You might have smelled this… The soft warmth associated with freshly laundered knitwear.

Cedarwood

Dry, woody character reminiscent of cedar.

You might have smelled this… A cedar chest, cedar closet blocks, or wood shavings.

Chamomile

Gentle, herbal, slightly apple-like floral character.

You might have smelled this… A cup of chamomile tea.

Citrus

A bright, zesty impression associated with fruits such as lemon or orange.

You might have smelled this… Peeling an orange, squeezing a lemon, or zesting a lime.

Coconut

Creamy, milky or green coconut character depending on the blend.

You might have smelled this… Fresh coconut flesh or coconut milk.

Coffee Bean

Roasted, rich coffee aroma.

You might have smelled this… Freshly ground coffee or a coffee shop.

Cream

A soft, milky, rounded accord.

You might have smelled this… Warm milk or a lightly sweet cream dessert.

Cypress

Fresh, resinous, evergreen wood character.

You might have smelled this… Evergreen branches or a cypress-lined garden.

Dark Musk

A deeper, warmer musky accord, sometimes earthy or sensual.

You might have smelled this… A warm, deep, skin-like perfume.

Dark Vanilla

A rich, warm vanilla impression with deeper accents.

You might have smelled this… Vanilla extract or rich vanilla desserts.

Driftwood

Dry, weathered, airy wood impression.

You might have smelled this… Sun-dried wood near the shore.

Eucalyptus

Fresh, cool, herbal character.

You might have smelled this… Eucalyptus leaves or a eucalyptus shower steamer.

Grapefruit

Bright, tart, slightly bitter citrus.

You might have smelled this… Cutting into a fresh grapefruit.

Green Coconut

A fresher, less sweet coconut impression.

You might have smelled this… The green husk or fresh water of a young coconut.

Green Leaves

Crisp, leafy, freshly cut greenery.

You might have smelled this… Crushed leaves or freshly trimmed stems.

Herbs

An aromatic green character; the exact impression depends on the herbs.

You might have smelled this… A kitchen herb garden.

Honey

Golden, sweet, warm impression.

You might have smelled this… A jar of honey or honeycomb.

Jasmine

Expressive floral character that may feel sweet, green or indolic.

You might have smelled this… Jasmine blossoms in a garden.

Labdanum

Warm, resinous, amber-like character.

You might have smelled this… Warm incense or resinous perfumes.

Lavender

Aromatic floral with herbal freshness.

You might have smelled this… Dried lavender bundles or a lavender garden.

Leather

A crafted accord suggesting leather, ranging from soft to smoky.

You might have smelled this… A leather jacket, bag, or new leather shoes.

Lemon

Sharp, bright, zesty citrus.

You might have smelled this… Fresh lemon peel or lemon zest.

Linen

A clean, airy fabric-like accord rather than an actual botanical note.

You might have smelled this… Freshly washed sheets drying in the breeze.

Mandarin

Sweet, juicy orange-like citrus.

You might have smelled this… Peeling a sweet mandarin orange.

Maple

Warm, syrupy, sweet character distinct from coffee.

You might have smelled this… Maple syrup warming on pancakes.

Marine

A breezy, watery accord associated with coastal air.

You might have smelled this… Sea breeze or a cool coastal morning.

Musk

A soft, skin-like or warm base accord that varies by formula.

You might have smelled this… Warm skin-like perfumes or clean laundry accords.

Oakmoss

Earthy, mossy, woodsy character.

You might have smelled this… A damp forest floor or moss-covered wood.

Ozone

An airy, fresh fragrance accord often associated with open air or the atmosphere after rain. It is not actual ozone gas.

You might have smelled this… The fresh, airy impression associated with the air after rain.

Peach

Juicy, soft, sweet stone-fruit character.

You might have smelled this… A ripe peach or freshly cut peach slices.

Peppermint

Cool, minty, fresh herbal character.

You might have smelled this… Crushed peppermint leaves or mint tea.

Pineapple

Juicy, bright tropical fruit character.

You might have smelled this… Cutting a ripe pineapple.

Plum

Deep, juicy, sometimes jammy stone-fruit impression.

You might have smelled this… A ripe plum or a plum preserve.

Rum

Warm, sweet, spirited accord.

You might have smelled this… Rum-soaked cake or a sweet, spiced drink.

Sage

Aromatic, green, dry herbal character.

You might have smelled this… Fresh sage leaves in a kitchen or garden.

Sandalwood

Smooth, warm, creamy wood character.

You might have smelled this… Sandalwood incense or polished aromatic wood.

Sea Salt

Mineral, breezy, lightly saline impression; distinct from ozone.

You might have smelled this… Salt air by the coast or a mineral sea-spray accord.

Smoke

Dry, smoldering or toasted character depending on the blend.

You might have smelled this… A distant bonfire or a wood-burning fireplace.

Sweet Cream

A soft, creamy, milky sweetness.

You might have smelled this… Whipped cream or sweet cream added to coffee.

Tobacco

Warm, leafy, sometimes honeyed or leathery character.

You might have smelled this… Dried tobacco leaves or a tobacco-forward perfume.

Tonka

Warm, sweet, almond-like and vanilla-adjacent character.

You might have smelled this… Almond-vanilla desserts with warm spice.

Vanilla

Sweet, warm, creamy character that varies from light to deep.

You might have smelled this… Vanilla extract or fresh-baked vanilla cake.

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty, grassy wood character.

You might have smelled this… Earthy grasses, roots, or earthy perfume.

Water

A fresh, clean, watery accord rather than the smell of pure water.

You might have smelled this… A cool, clean watery fragrance impression.

White Oak

Smooth, dry, lightly warm woody character.

You might have smelled this… Dry oak wood or a wooden barrel.

White Tea

Delicate, clean, lightly floral tea impression.

You might have smelled this… A freshly brewed delicate white tea.

These are approachable descriptions of fragrance impressions, not fixed formulas or guarantees that everyone experiences a scent the same way.