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Ledum

Q: Is Ledum natural or synthetic?

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

GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES / floral · green · aromatic

Ledum

Category	GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES
Subcategory	floral · green · aromatic
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Rhododendron tomentosum (syn. Ledum palustre)
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	Europe, North America
Pyramid	Heart

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

Scent
Terroir & Origins
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

The olfactory character of ledum 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

Terroir & Transformation

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The Full Story

Ledum 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. Simili Mirage · Gravitas Capitale. Sample all seven extraits in the Discovery Set.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

Lesser-known botanicals like ledum 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.

↑ See Terroir & Origins for origin-specific methods.

Molecular Formula	Complex mixture: ledol (C₁₅H₂₆O), palustrol (C₁₅H₂₆O), myrcene (C₁₀H₁₆)
CAS Number	90063-39-1
Botanical Name	Rhododendron tomentosum (syn. Ledum palustre)
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	RHODODENDRON · WILD ROSEMARY
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Specific Gravity	0.900–0.930 @ 20 °C

In Perfumery

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