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Solomon's Seal

Q: Is Solomon's Seal natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: Not commercially extracted for perfumery; scent recreated via accords.

FLOWERS / earthy · floral · sweet

Solomon's Seal

Category	FLOWERS
Subcategory	earthy · floral · sweet
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Polygonatum odoratum
Appearance	N/A — no commercial essential oil or absolute
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	China, Europe, Japan, Korea
Pyramid	Heart

Green, lily-like, and woodsy-sweet. Solomon's seal (Polygonatum) has a mild, green-floral scent with a honeyed undertone — forest-floor delicacy rather than garden drama.

Scent
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

Solomon's seal as reconstruction presents a soft, earthy scent with a hint of sweetness — fresh spring blooms after a gentle rain. The accord carries hydroxycitronellal for muguet-floral lift, cis-3-hexenol for green-leaf top, and a touch of methyl jasmonate for woodland depth. It sits as a quiet heart-note signature, fading within the first hour on skin.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Earthy and floral with subtle sweetness

After a few hours

Softens into a more rounded, gentle floral

After a few days

Fades to a warm, earthy base

The Full Story

Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum, Asparagaceae) is the arching woodland perennial with paired white pendant flowers along its stems. The species epithet odoratum reflects the flowers' faint lily-of-the-valley-like fragrance — but the bloom yields nothing to commercial extraction. The 'Solomon's seal' note in perfumery is a conceptual accord, evoking the green-floral woodsy mood of the plant rather than a specific aromatic chemistry. Typical reconstructions use hydroxycitronellal for muguet-floral lift, cis-3-hexenol for green-leaf top, and a touch of methyl jasmonate for woodland depth.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

In traditional herbal medicine, Solomon's Seal has been used to treat various ailments.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Not commercially extracted for perfumery; scent recreated via accords

Molecular Formula	N/A — no commercial essential oil (contains steroidal saponins)
CAS Number	N/A — no commercial essential oil
Botanical Name	Polygonatum odoratum
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	Sealwort, Angular Solomon's Seal
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium
Appearance	N/A — no commercial essential oil or absolute

In Perfumery

In perfumery, Solomon's Seal is a heart note, providing a calming anchor amidst more dominant top notes. It works with other florals and green notes, enriching the complexity of a fragrance while adding depth and richness. Its gentle nature allows it to harmonize with both bright citrus and warm, resinous base notes.