Geranium

What does it smell like?

Brisk and green, with rose-like sweetness and subtle fruity undertones.

What is it?

A natural perfumery material from aromatic Pelargonium plants, also recreated in accords.

The material

Fragrant leaves and flowering plant material; supplier naming commonly includes Pelargonium graveolens.

Where does it come from?

Aromatic Pelargonium species originate in southern Africa and are cultivated elsewhere.

Types and forms

Essential oils and absolutes differ; cultivation and processing influence the balance of rosy, leafy and minty facets.

Natural and manufactured materials

Natural extracts exist, and perfumers can also reconstruct or support this scent with aroma materials. A listed note is not proof of a particular natural ingredient, species or extraction method.

How it is produced or composed

Steam distillation produces essential oil; extraction yields an absolute.

Its role in perfume

Brings freshness and definition to floral hearts and aromatic fougère styles. Pyramid positions are useful tendencies, not fixed rules or performance guarantees.

Material type

• Natural material and perfume note

Documented regions

• Southern Africa

Accords and scent relationships

• Floral green
• Pairings are editorial exploration ideas, not formula rules.