Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a bulbous plant with large, spectacular flowers, native to South America. It does not yield an odorous extract usable in perfumery, as its flowers are little or not fragrant depending on the variety. The amaryllis note is therefore an olfactory reconstruction, evoking a fresh flower, slightly green and watery, with a soft and transparent floral facet.
Amaryllis, a reconstructed flower with fresh, floral accents
Amaryllis (genus Hippeastrum for cultivated species, or Amaryllis belladonna for the type species) is a bulbous plant with imposing flowers, much prized as an ornamental plant. Native to South America, it is now cultivated worldwide. Its flowers, although visually remarkable, are generally not very fragrant, which makes direct perfumery extraction commercially pointless.
In perfumery, the amaryllis note is therefore entirely reconstructed. Perfumers seek to evoke the impression of a large fresh flower, slightly green and watery, with a transparent floral sweetness. This note belongs to the trend of aquatic and green florals that emerged in the 1990s.
Amaryllis is used in perfumery as a heart note in light floral compositions, fresh waters or spring bouquets. It brings a sense of space and lightness, without the density of classic large flowers such as jasmine or rose.
Perfumes with the Amaryllis note
