Ingredient Guide
Eucalyptus, well known as a food eaten by koalas, is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves. Its aromatic, woody scent has fruity nuances.
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
In perfume, eucalyptus is an aromatic scent with the refreshing coolness of cold air and the sharpness of green leaves. Natural distilled oil of Eucalyptus globulus gives the top notes definition with its powerful, camphor-like aroma. Natural oil of E. citriodora presents a different character, layering green and aldehydic facets with metallic, rosy, and earthy shades. Natural eucalyptol, obtained by rectifying the essential oil, is an isolated material rather than the whole essential oil. Both the quality of the refreshing sensation and the complexity of the scent vary with the plant species and the form of the material.
Choosing Eucalyptus Fragrances
Eucalyptus fragrances differ in how they combine the cool freshness of the leaves with sweetness and warm woods.
- Fresh leaves: Eucalyptus- and herb-led fragrances suit those who enjoy coolness and sharp greenness.
- Soft sweetness: Honey, tea, and musk add sweetness alongside the freshness.
- Warm woods and resins: Cedar and labdanum add a quiet finish to the fresh leafy scent.
Fragrances Featuring Eucalyptus
Koala (Zoologist)
Eucalyptus and honey-like sweetness are layered with black tea, spices, amber, and woods. Cool leaves meet the warmth of tea and honey.
Eucalyptus 20 (Le Labo)
Eucalyptus and cedar are paired with leathery labdanum, musk, and frankincense. Warm woods and resins mingle with the coolness of eucalyptus.
From Eucalyptus to Your Next Fragrance
Once you have a sense of the scents you enjoy, open our Fragrance Finder. Choose “Favorite fragrances & notes” on the home screen, search in the “Favorite notes” field, and select an option from the suggestions shown. Choose “Next” to continue. You can start with notes even if you do not yet have a favorite perfume.
