Flouve

Flouve is a unique and aromatic fragrance note with a warm, hay-like scent profile that carries subtle green, herbal, and sweet undertones. Its aroma is rich, earthy, and slightly sweet, adding a rustic and natural quality to perfumes. Flouve imparts depth and a grassy, sun-dried character, often used as a middle or base note to create a warm and grounding composition. It pairs beautifully with floral, woody, and resinous notes, contributing to fragrances that are warm, elegant, and reminiscent of open fields and natural landscapes.

History & Production: Flouve, also known as sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum), is found in temperate regions across Europe and other parts of the world. It is well-known for its natural coumarin content, which lends a distinctive hay-like and slightly sweet scent. In perfumery, flouve oil or its essence is typically recreated using natural extracts or synthetic accords to mimic its warm, grassy aroma. This note is valued for its ability to add an earthy, hay-like depth that enhances the natural and complex qualities of fragrances, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia.