Note

Sage

Sage smells dry and herbal, with camphor, dusty leaves, and a slightly bitter warmth. It adds aromatic character to the opening and heart alongside citrus, lavender, and woods.

In 83 perfumes. Usually found in the heart.

Opening
47%
Heart
49%
Drydown
4%
Found in Jasmin et Cigarette, Nefs and Ani X

Most popular with sage

The best-known perfumes carrying it anywhere in the pyramid.

Often paired with

Notes that show up next to sage more often than chance would predict.

How it reads

Woody and aromatic above all. Reaches for herbal, camphor and fresh spicy far more often than the catalogue as a whole.

  • woody
  • aromatic
  • herbal
  • sweet
  • citrus
  • amber
  • fresh
  • vanilla