Fragrance Note

Coumarin

Used in 28+ fragrances on FragranVerse

What it smells like

Coumarin is a synthetic molecule with a sweet, warm, hay-like aroma like newly mown grass and dried tobacco. Originally isolated from tonka beans and sweet clover, it provides a rich, creamy sweetness with subtle vanilla and almond nuances.

How it's used in perfumery

Used as a sweet, warm heart note in oriental, fougère, and chypre compositions. Coumarin blends well with woods, florals, and vanillin, adding depth and warmth to fragrances. It's a key component in the classic fougère structure.

Fun fact

Coumarin's name derives from 'coumarou,' the French word for tonka bean.

Volatility: Heart

Perfumes with Coumarin(28)