Earthy familyHeart note
Galbanum
Galbanum is a heart note from the earthy family: a sharp, bitter green resin that bridges earthiness toward cut stems and foliage.
- 01Family
- Earthy
- 02Pyramid
- Heart
- 03Best seasons
- Autumn, Winter
- 04Type
- Note
What does galbanum smell like?
Galbanum: a sharp, bitter green resin that bridges earthiness toward cut stems and foliage.
From our page: Earthy fragrance familyIs galbanum a top, heart or base note?
Galbanum is a heart note.
- Top15 minutes to 2 hours
- HeartHour 1 to hour 5
- Base4 to 12+ hours
Galbanum is one of the green accords the notes pyramid places in the heart, with fig, blackcurrant and peach.
From our page: Top, Middle, Base: How the Notes Pyramid Actually WorksHeart notes are the identity of the fragrance: they emerge as the top fades and carry the perfume from roughly hour one to hour five.
From our page: Top, Middle, Base: How the Notes Pyramid Actually WorksWhat does galbanum pair with?
Green notes evoke crushed leaves, cut grass, or stems, and are often built around galbanum, violet leaf, or tomato leaf.
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