Snapdragon smells like a delicate, slightly peppery floral with an almost green, slightly bitter edge—imagine the scent of fresh flower stems mixed with a whisper of clove and white pepper. It's softer than a rose, less sweet than a peony, with an intriguing peppery snap that catches you unexpectedly. There's something almost herbal and slightly spicy about it, reminiscent of standing in a summer garden where flowers have just been cut, releasing that green, almost vegetal quality alongside the petals.
Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are cultivated flowering plants native to the Mediterranean and Central America. The actual flower produces minimal natural fragrance, so "snapdragon" in perfumery is typically a creative synthetic composition rather than a true absolute. Perfumers blend pepper notes, floral accords, and green elements to evoke the flower's visual appearance and the olfactory impression of fresh-cut garden stems. The note became popular in niche and artisanal perfumery as a means of capturing a specific botanical moment rather than a literal scent.
Snapdragon functions as a fresh, slightly spicy floral accent that adds dimensionality and an unusual twist to compositions. It's neither a dominant note nor a base; instead, it works as a distinctive middle note that prevents florals from becoming too sweet or predictable. Perfumers use it to create garden-like freshness, personality, and an element of surprise.
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