Hay

Hay is a warm, dry, and slightly sweet fragrance note with earthy and coumarin-like undertones. Its scent profile is rich, comforting, and reminiscent of sun-dried grass, adding a natural and rustic quality to perfumes. Hay imparts a soft and nuanced character and is often used as a middle or base note to create depth and warmth in fragrance compositions. It pairs beautifully with floral, woody, and herbal notes, contributing to perfumes that are elegant, warm, and evocative of the countryside.

History & Production: The aroma of hay has been cherished for centuries for its association with pastoral life and the outdoors. In perfumery, the scent of hay is often recreated using natural extracts such as hay absolute or through synthetic accords that mimic its coumarin content, which provides its characteristic sweet and earthy scent. Hay notes are valued in modern perfumery for their ability to add a warm, natural touch that enhances the complexity and richness of fragrances, evoking feelings of nostalgia and warmth.