Bison grass accord

The bison grass accord, reconstructed sweet, steppe-like hay

Bison grass is a steppe grass known for its sweet, characteristic odor, traditionally used to flavor certain beverages. In perfumery, the note that bears its name is explicitly a perfumer's accord, an olfactory construction that draws inspiration from this grass without necessarily relying on direct extraction from the plant. It is therefore an avowed olfactory reconstruction.

The intended olfactory profile centers on a sweet, gentle herbaceousness, evoking freshly cut hay and hay dried in the sun. Perfumers build this accord from raw materials with an herbaceous, slightly milky and natural character, in order to recreate the sweetness and warmth of this grass from the open steppes.

In composition, the bison grass accord is used in fougères, aromatics and woody compositions, where it brings a natural sweetness and an evocation of steppes and prairies. It pairs naturally with lavender, dry woods, soft musks or aromatic notes, contributing to compositions with a natural, airy aesthetic.

Its herbaceous sweetness and hay facet make it a valuable ingredient for bringing warmth and roundness to compositions that might otherwise seem too dry or too austere. The bison grass accord belongs to a perfumery tradition that values evocations of wild nature and accords with an herbaceous, nostalgic character.