Note

Datura (1)

All 1 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.

Often shrouded in mystery and botanical legend, this intoxicating white floral note is prized by perfumers for its deep, narcotic quality. It offers a complex profile that sits somewhere between the creamy sweetness of tuberose and the spicy, almond-like facets of heliotrope. Its character is undeniably nocturnal, possessing a languid and heady feel that captures the essence of a garden blooming under the moonlight. Because the plant is notoriously difficult to extract in nature, perfumers typically recreate its scent using sophisticated headspace technology or synthetic accords. You will most frequently encounter this note within the oriental and floral fragrance families, where it serves as a powerful heart element. It functions beautifully as a seductive anchor, providing a lush, velvety texture that adds both drama and creaminess to a blend. When handled with restraint, it lends a sophisticated, hypnotic allure that transforms a standard floral composition into something truly hypnotic, dangerous, and deeply memorable for the wearer.

Overview

1 fragrances · 1 brands · £39.95

Oakcha Muse of Rumi — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris

Fragrances

  • Oakcha Muse of Rumi — Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris — £39.95

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Datura in perfume?

Often shrouded in mystery and botanical legend, this intoxicating white floral note is prized by perfumers for its deep, narcotic quality. It offers a complex profile that sits somewhere between the creamy sweetness of tuberose and the spicy, almond-like facets of heliotrope. Its character is undeniably nocturnal, possessing a languid and heady feel that captures the essence of a garden blooming under the moonlight. Because the plant is notoriously difficult to extract in nature, perfumers typically recreate its scent using sophisticated headspace technology or synthetic accords. You will most frequently encounter this note within the oriental and floral fragrance families, where it serves as a powerful heart element. It functions beautifully as a seductive anchor, providing a lush, velvety texture that adds both drama and creaminess to a blend. When handled with restraint, it lends a sophisticated, hypnotic allure that transforms a standard floral composition into something truly hypnotic, dangerous, and deeply memorable for the wearer.

How much do Datura fragrances cost?

Prices range £39.95 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.