Fragrance Note
Sage
Clary sage essential oil is warm, slightly herbaceous, with a soft musky undertone that has made it a modern unisex base note. Distinct from culinary common sage.
About Sage
Salvia sclarea (clary sage) yields a steam-distilled oil that is herbal yet rounded, with a soft musky-sweet undertone from the molecule sclareol. The note powers modern unisex compositions seeking "natural sophistication" · Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace, Diptyque Philosykos, Tom Ford Costa Azzurra. Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is rarely used in fragrance because its aroma is too sharp and culinary.
Featured in 4 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Sage
- What does Sage smell like?
- Clary sage essential oil is warm, slightly herbaceous, with a soft musky undertone that has made it a modern unisex base note. Distinct from culinary common sage.
- Where does Sage come from?
- France, Bulgaria, Russia
- Is Sage a top, heart, or base note?
- Heart
- Which TFW fragrances feature Sage?
- 4 TFW fragrances currently feature Sage. See the list on this page for the full set.




