What Does Jasmine Smell Like in Perfume?
Jasmine has a rich, sweet, heady quality with a slightly animalic edge that gives it complexity. It's one of the most widely used white florals in perfumery, but the jasmine scent can vary depending on the species and how it's used in a composition.
Two types dominate the industry. Jasmine grandiflorum is the classic: lush, sweet, and opulent, with a green undertone. It's the variety most associated with Grasse, in Provence. Jasmine sambac is deeper and more tropical, with a richer, almost tea-like quality (it's the same species used in jasmine tea).
In a fragrance structure, jasmine typically sits as a heart note. It bridges lighter top notes like citrus or bergamot with heavier base notes like sandalwood, vanilla, and patchouli. Depending on the formula, it can range from soft and dewy to thick and narcotic. Across our range, you'll find jasmine working with rose, amber, tuberose, and cedarwood in very different ways.
