Jasmine at a glance
The Jasmine note appears across 1,730 published fragrances in our catalog. Use this page to compare how different brands work with Jasmine within the white floral family.
- Note family
- White Floral
- Published fragrances
- 1,730
- Frequent brands on this page
- Guerlain, Balenciaga, Boucheron
- Common concentrations
- Parfum, Eau De Parfum, Eau De Toilette
Notable Jasmine Fragrances
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J’adore Eau de Parfum brings jasmine grandiflorum and sambac into a blend with rose and ylang-ylang. It is a rounded mixed-floral interpretation rather than a single-flower portrait.
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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum pairs jasmine with tuberose and Rangoon creeper
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Olène Eau de Toilette surrounds jasmine with wisteria, honeysuckle and narcissus
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Alien Eau de Parfum frames jasmine with cashmere wood and a white-amber effect. It is the woody-amber
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Jasmin Rouge is a spicy floral interpretation of jasmine. The spice gives the flower a warmer edge than the green garden styles here.
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Samsara Eau de Parfum puts jasmine beside ylang-ylang and creamy sandalwood
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À la nuit keeps the emphasis on jasmine itself, using the image of flowers scenting warm evening air. A useful comparison with the mixed bouquets and amber settings above.
Pairs With
- Damask Rose
Rose and jasmine make a rounded floral accord with both petal and fruity facets.
- Ylang-ylang
Ylang-ylang adds a creamy, sunny sweetness to jasmine.
- Tuberose
Tuberose makes a jasmine blend fuller and more densely white-floral.
- Sandalwood
Sandalwood gives jasmine a smooth woody background.
- Musk
Clean musk can take jasmine toward soft fabric or scented soap.
Forms of Jasmine
About Jasmine
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Jasmine’s scent is broader than a simple white-flower sweetness. Two important perfumery species are Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum sambac. Supplier descriptions of their extracts include green and fruity facets as well as the full floral scent; neither species is a guarantee of a clean or an animalic finished perfume.
IFF’s jasmine sambac absolute is made by solvent extraction followed by alcohol purification. Jasmine absolutes contain multiple odorants, including indole. Hedione, a separate synthetic aroma material, can contribute a lighter jasmine-like floral effect. A perfumer may use extracts and individual materials together.
The difference to look for when sampling is the setting around the flower. Green notes can suggest fresh petals; tuberose makes a fuller white-floral blend; sandalwood or amber gives the flowers a warmer background. An indolic edge is one possible facet, not a test for natural jasmine content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does jasmine always smell indolic?+−
No. An indolic facet is one part of jasmine’s range, and the finished accord may emphasize green, fruity or soft floral qualities instead.
Is jasmine perfume made from flowers?+−
It can contain flower extracts, reconstructed jasmine accords or both. A jasmine note does not disclose the complete ingredient composition.
Are jasmine sambac and grandiflorum the same?+−
No. They are different jasmine species used in perfumery. Their extracts can share floral, green and fruity qualities, and processing and the surrounding blend also influence the scent.
Does a strong jasmine smell prove it contains natural absolute?+−
No. Strength and natural content are different questions. Individual aroma materials and reconstructed accords can also create a pronounced floral effect.
