Nympheal® smells like stepping into a moonlit water garden at dusk. It captures the ethereal, slightly watery sweetness of water lilies in full bloom—imagine crushed petals releasing a delicate, almost powdery floral nectar with an underlying aquatic crispness. There's a whisper of creamy softness, reminiscent of skin warmed by sun, paired with a subtle green, almost aquatic quality that feels both fresh and dreamy. It's luminous rather than heavy, like a fragrance that belongs more to air than to earth.
Nympheal® is a modern synthetic creation, developed by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) as a proprietary ingredient. Rather than being extracted from water lilies themselves—which yield minimal oil—it's a carefully engineered molecule designed to capture the essence of aquatic florals. This synthesis allows perfumers to harness the delicate, ephemeral character of water lilies at scale, something impossible through natural extraction alone. It represents the marriage of botanical inspiration and chemical innovation.
Nympheal® serves as a luminous floral heart note that bridges fresh aquatics and soft florals. Perfumers employ it to create ethereal, sophisticated compositions with an almost translucent quality. It rarely dominates; instead, it lifts and refines, adding weightlessness and an aquatic shimmer to fragrances. Perfect for creating modern, watery florals with elegance rather than drama.
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