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Hazel Blossom

Q: Is Hazel Blossom natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: Not a naturally extracted material. The note is a perfumery reconstruction or fantasy accord..

FLOWERS / floral · nutty · rich

Hazel Blossom

Category	FLOWERS
Subcategory	floral · nutty · rich
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Corylus avellana
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	Europe, Turkey
Pyramid	Heart

The catkins of Corylus avellana in late winter. Pollen-dusty, faintly green, barely sweet -- a pre-spring bloom.

Scent
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

The olfactory character of hazel blossom is specific and recognizable. The catkins of Corylus avellana in late winter. The scent is more about atmosphere and association than about individual molecules.

Evolution over time

Immediately

The catkins of Corylus avellana in late winter

After a few hours

Developing warmth and complexity

After a few days

Subtle residual trace

The Full Story

Hazel blossom (the catkins of Corylus avellana, the common hazelnut tree) is one of the first blooms of late winter in temperate Europe. The yellow catkins release clouds of pollen with a faint, dusty, slightly sweet scent. In perfumery, the note is atmospheric -- evoking the first hint of spring in a still-bare forest. No commercial extract exists. The concept is reconstructed from pollen-type powdery notes, green materials, and faint honeyed sweetness.

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?

a pre-spring bloom.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Not a naturally extracted material. The note is a perfumery reconstruction or fantasy accord.

Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; contains filbertone (C₁₁H₂₀O, the key hazelnut odorant)
CAS Number	84012-21-5 (Corylus avellana extract)
Botanical Name	Corylus avellana
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	Filbert Blossom
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium
Lasting Power	24 hours
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid

In Perfumery

Hazel Blossom functions as a fantasy or concept note in modern fragrance. Not derived from a single natural source; the impression is reconstructed from multiple materials to capture the essence of the original.