Zinnia
FLOWERS / floral · fresh · earthy
Zinnia
| Category | FLOWERS |
| Subcategory | floral · fresh · earthy |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | Zinnia elegans |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Mexico, Central America |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Bright, slightly spicy, herbaceous floral with a faintly bitter green undertone. Zinnias smell less than they look: the scent is mild, warm, and hay-like.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Mild warm-herbaceous, coumarin edge
After a few hours
After a few hours
Gentle hay-like warmth
After a few days
After a few days
Faint warm-green trace, quickly fading
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Zinnia elegans was named after Johann Gottfried Zinn. The flower was considered ugly by early European observers. Selective breeding transformed it into the bold garden staple it is today.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: No commercial extraction. Zinnia flowers contain insufficient volatile oil.
| Molecular Formula | N/A — natural flower, complex mixture |
| CAS Number | N/A — no standard CAS for Zinnia essential oil |
| Botanical Name | Zinnia elegans |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | zinnia flower |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber liquid |
In Perfumery
Gentle heart modifier for garden and summer compositions. Built from coumarin, mild herbaceous notes, and warm sunny modifiers.
