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Purslane | Première Peau
GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES / earthy · fresh · green
Purslane
| Category | GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES |
| Subcategory | earthy · fresh · green |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | Portulaca oleracea |
| Appearance | Succulent green plant; essential oil is a pale yellow to greenish liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Asia, Mediterranean |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Faintly green, sour-fresh, succulent. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) has a mild, slightly mucilaginous, green-vegetal scent with a lemony-sour edge from oxalic acid.
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Evolution over time
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Did You Know?
Did you know?
Purslane contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable. Despite being considered a weed in North America, it has been cultivated as food for over 4,000 years.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: No commercial extraction. The plant's scent is too mild. Reconstructed from diluted green and sour-citric synthetics.
| Molecular Formula | N/A — complex natural extract; rich in omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid, C₁₈H₃₀O₂) |
| CAS Number | 90082-10-1 |
| Botanical Name | Portulaca oleracea |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | COMMON PURSLANE · VERDOLAGAS · PIGWEED |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Appearance | Succulent green plant; essential oil is a pale yellow to greenish liquid |
In Perfumery
Top-note modifier for aqueous-green and mild-herbal compositions. Built from gentle green notes, citric-sour modifiers, and aqueous elements.
See Also
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