Fragrance Note
Rosemary
Rosemary is a fresh, slightly camphorous Mediterranean herb that has anchored Eaux de Cologne since the 14th century · the original "rosemary water" being the precursor to Hungary Water and modern Eau de Cologne.
About Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis yields a steam-distilled oil that reads as fresh, herbal, slightly camphorous, with a clean masculine character. It is one of the oldest perfumery materials still in use · the legendary 14th-century "Hungary Water" was based around rosemary, and Eau de Cologne (1709) inherited the tradition. Modern fragrances use rosemary in classic Eaux de Cologne (4711, Acqua di Parma Colonia) and in contemporary masculine fougères (Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme).
Common questions about Rosemary
- What does Rosemary smell like?
- Rosemary is a fresh, slightly camphorous Mediterranean herb that has anchored Eaux de Cologne since the 14th century · the original "rosemary water" being the precursor to Hungary Water and modern Eau de Cologne.
- Where does Rosemary come from?
- Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, France
- Is Rosemary a top, heart, or base note?
- Top / Heart
- Which TFW fragrances feature Rosemary?
- No current TFW fragrances list Rosemary explicitly. Check the full catalogue at thefragranceworld.co.uk/shop/.
