Note
All 1 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This resinous botanical ingredient, derived from the Cistus ladanifer shrub, offers a complex profile that balances sweetness with a distinctively sharp, sun-drenched edge. When described as crisp, the note emphasizes the cleaner, greener, and more herbaceous facets of the plant rather than the deeper, balsamic, or animalic qualities often associated with traditional labdanum. It provides a dry, airy texture that evokes the feeling of windswept Mediterranean hillsides, introducing a sophisticated ruggedness to a blend. Because of its multifaceted nature, perfumers frequently utilize this note within woody, chypre, or aromatic fragrance families to bridge the gap between bright top notes and heavier base accords. It functions as a versatile stabilizer that adds structural integrity while injecting a bright, resinous clarity into a composition. By providing a grounding yet invigorating sensation, it prevents fragrances from becoming overly syrupy or stagnant, ensuring that the final blend maintains a refined, elegant, and modern vitality throughout its evolution on the skin.
1 fragrances · 1 brands · £16.5

This resinous botanical ingredient, derived from the Cistus ladanifer shrub, offers a complex profile that balances sweetness with a distinctively sharp, sun-drenched edge. When described as crisp, the note emphasizes the cleaner, greener, and more herbaceous facets of the plant rather than the deeper, balsamic, or animalic qualities often associated with traditional labdanum. It provides a dry, airy texture that evokes the feeling of windswept Mediterranean hillsides, introducing a sophisticated ruggedness to a blend. Because of its multifaceted nature, perfumers frequently utilize this note within woody, chypre, or aromatic fragrance families to bridge the gap between bright top notes and heavier base accords. It functions as a versatile stabilizer that adds structural integrity while injecting a bright, resinous clarity into a composition. By providing a grounding yet invigorating sensation, it prevents fragrances from becoming overly syrupy or stagnant, ensuring that the final blend maintains a refined, elegant, and modern vitality throughout its evolution on the skin.
The top rated fragrance is Khalis Perfumes Khallab (7.8/10).
Prices range £16.5 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.