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Marjoram

Q: Is Marjoram natural or synthetic?

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

GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES / warm · green · aromatic

Marjoram

Category	GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES
Subcategory	warm · green · aromatic
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Origanum majorana
Appearance	dark brown semi-solid
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	Egypt, Turkey
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 marjoram 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

Indicative 2025 wholesale prices.

The Full Story

Marjoram 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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Related: Alpha Pinene · Angelica · Angelica Root · Angelica Root Oil · Artemisia · Barrenwort · Basil · Bay Leaf

Did You Know?

Did you know?

Lesser-known botanicals like marjoram 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	C₁₀H₁₈O (terpinen-4-ol, major component ~20-30%)
CAS Number	8015-01-8 (sweet marjoram oil, Origanum majorana)
Botanical Name	Origanum majorana
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	SWEET MARJORAM · KNOTTED MARJORAM
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium
Appearance	dark brown semi-solid
Refractive Index	1.470-1.476

In Perfumery

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