Lotus Leaf
A clear, watery green impression of lotus foliage, bringing a cool botanical outline around aquatic and citrus notes.
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About Lotus Leaf
Lotus leaf is a fragrance impression inspired by the broad foliage of a water-growing lotus. It places leafy greenery and a sense of water at the centre of the idea, distinguished from lotus flower notes that suggest softer petals. Botanical form and texture can both contribute to the perfumer’s inspiration.
Scent Profile
The impression combines a crumpled-leaf green character with a clear, lightly watery feeling. It suggests cooler foliage rather than a strongly bitter grassy effect. Citrus can brighten that botanical outline, while woods give the freshness a quieter foundation and help the leafy impression continue into the later stages of a fragrance.
Use in Perfumery
Yuzu or mandarin can accompany lotus leaf in compositions where foliage is more prominent than floral sweetness. Violet leaves and cedar provide related green and woody textures. As with many botanical impressions, the name may describe an accord constructed from fragrance materials rather than an essential oil extracted directly from the named leaf.
Did You Know?
Lotus foliage is known for its water-repellent surface, allowing droplets to roll across it. This meeting of leaves and water is an evocative starting point for an aquatic fragrance. The artistic scent impression nevertheless remains distinct from a literal measurement of the aroma released by a living leaf.
