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Hawthorn

Q: Is Hawthorn natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: Extraction data not independently verified for this specific material..

FLOWERS / floral · fruity · green

Hawthorn

Category	FLOWERS
Subcategory	floral · fruity · green
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Crataegus
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid (hawthorn absolute or accord)
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	Asia, Europe, North America
Pyramid	Heart

A botanical note used in perfumery for its particular aromatic character. Part of the natural perfumer's palette.

Scent
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

The olfactory character of hawthorn is subtle and particular, contributing atmosphere and specificity to compositions rather than dominating them. Detailed sensory profiling requires evaluation in composition context.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Initial aromatic impression, characteristic note

After a few hours

Developing complexity

After a few days

Subtle residual trace

The Full Story

Hawthorn is a botanical ingredient referenced in perfumery for its aromatic properties. The material contributes a particular olfactory character that has found use in niche and artisanal fragrance compositions.

Detailed technical information about this specific ingredient's chemistry and terroir requires further verification. What is known is that it belongs to the broader family of natural aromatic materials that perfumers draw upon to create complex, multi-dimensional compositions.

In practice, many of these lesser-known botanicals function as modifiers and character notes rather than as primary structural ingredients -- they add specificity and authenticity to compositions without necessarily being the dominant scent.

This note in Première Peau. Nuit Elastique · Rose Monotone. Sample all seven extraits in the Discovery Set.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

Lesser-known botanicals like hawthorn represent the vast diversity of aromatic plants that exists beyond the 50-100 ingredients that dominate commercial perfumery.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Extraction data not independently verified for this specific material.

Molecular Formula	Key odorant: anisaldehyde (C₈H₈O₂, p-methoxybenzaldehyde)
CAS Number	123-11-5 (Anisaldehyde, key aroma compound of hawthorn flowers)
Botanical Name	Crataegus
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	MAYFLOWER · HAWTHORN BLOSSOM
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid (hawthorn absolute or accord)
Boiling Point	286.00 to 287.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point	179.00 °F. TCC ( 81.67 °C. )
Specific Gravity	0.98000 to 1.02000 @ 25.00 °C.
Refractive Index	1.49000 to 1.53000 @ 20.00 °C.

In Perfumery

Hawthorn functions as a modifier in niche compositions, adding botanical specificity and naturalistic character. Its role is supportive rather than structural.