Notes Atlas/Cucumber
Ozonic · 86 fragrances
Cucumber.
86
Fragrances
1994
Earliest use in catalog
top
Typical position · 79%
Ozonic
Reads as
Crisp and refreshing, cucumber captures the essence of a dewy morning in the garden, offering perfumers a versatile ingredient to evoke freshness and vitality.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of cucumber-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
Where to wear it
The fragrances that wear it best.
The Story
Cucumber in perfumery.
Cucumber is more than just a vegetable; it's an olfactory experience that evokes the coolness of a freshly sliced fruit. Its scent is green, watery, and slightly herbal, with a hint of sweetness that can be both subtle and striking when used in perfumery.
In compositions, cucumber often sits at the top or middle layer, providing a refreshing start to fragrances and complementing notes like musk, sandalwood, rose, amber, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. This versatility makes it a popular choice for perfumers aiming to create an ozonic, green, aquatic, citrusy, or woody atmosphere.
Today, cucumber can be found in notable fragrances such as Jo Malone London's Earl Grey & Cucumber men (2011), Marc Jacobs' Splash Cucumber (2007) and Cucumber Splash 2016 (2016), and Calvin Klein's CK One Shock For Him (2011). These compositions exemplify the trend towards fresh, clean scents that resonate with contemporary tastes.