Tansy

About Tansy

Tansy comes from Tanacetum vulgare, a perennial member of the daisy family native to temperate Eurasia. Its small yellow flowers form button-like heads, giving the plant a distinctive appearance. In perfumery, it is also presented under the name golden button. A plant extract can contribute an impression of herbs and flowers, connecting the greener character of vegetation with a more fragrant floral quality.

Scent Profile

**A vivid aromatic character combines greener herbs with softer flowers.** Rather than suggesting only light petals, the scent has a clearer herbal outline around its floral character. Fresher detail meets a little sweetness and a woody impression, allowing the effect to move between flowers and greener growth. This balance can give a floral composition a more botanical feeling, with livelier contours around its softer aspects.

Use in Perfumery

Tansy can introduce both floral softness and more lively plant character to green and aromatic fragrances. Citrus brightness can make the herbal outline feel lighter. With herbaceous flowers such as chamomile, the combination can create a softer connection within the more aromatic character. Cedarwood and other quieter woods can ground the greener detail, while musk can bring a smoother finish around the stronger herbal expression. These combinations offer different ways to balance clearer herbs and softer flowers.