Notes Atlas/Sweet Pea
Floral · 64 fragrances
Sweet Pea.
64
Fragrances
1947
Earliest use in catalog
heart
Typical position · 70%
Floral
Reads as
Sweet Pea's luminous floral presence has anchored fragrances for decades, its delicate sweetness a signature in perfumery.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of sweet pea-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
The Story
Sweet Pea in perfumery.
Sweet Pea is a note that captures the essence of springtime gardens. Its scent is light and airy, with a subtle sweetness that evokes the freshness of early blooms. Though not derived from actual sweet pea flowers due to their lack of essential oils, this synthetic note mimics nature's delicate floral nuances.
Perfumers often place Sweet Pea at the heart or top notes of compositions for its ability to blend seamlessly with other florals and musks. Common companions include musk, bergamot, sandalwood, patchouli, rose, and freesia, creating a balance between freshness and warmth that defines floral fragrances.
Today, Sweet Pea can be found in several notable scents such as Jo Malone London's English Pear & Sweet Pea for men (2023), Bon Parfumeur’s 101 Rose, Sweet Pea, White Cedar (2017), and Hermes' Jour d'Hermes (2013). These fragrances highlight the note's versatility in both contemporary and classic compositions.