Notes Atlas/Ivy
Fresh · 101 fragrances
Ivy.
101
Fragrances
1913
Earliest use in catalog
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Typical position · 78%
Fresh
Reads as
In the perfumer's garden, ivy clings to walls and whispers of green freshness, a note that has entwined itself in fragrances for over a century without losing its verdant charm.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of ivy-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
Where to wear it
The fragrances that wear it best.
The Story
Ivy in perfumery.
Ivy, with its lush, fresh scent, evokes the cool dampness of an English garden or the moss-covered stones of ancient ruins. This leafy material is often associated with natural green notes, bringing a sense of outdoors into compositions and grounding them in earthy tones.
Perfumers use ivy to add depth and freshness, positioning it at various levels within fragrance pyramids depending on the desired effect. Commonly paired with musk, vanilla, jasmine, violet, tonka bean, and sandalwood, ivy enhances these notes by adding a crisp green layer that contrasts beautifully with their warmth.
Today, ivy can be found in fragrances like Jo Malone London's Rock The Ages Lily of the Valley & Ivy, where it complements the delicate lily of the valley; or in Lolita Lempicka's eponymous scent from 1997, adding a touch of green freshness to its powdery and sweet base. These compositions highlight ivy’s versatility, whether it is enhancing the natural appeal of floral notes or grounding woody accords.