Fragrance Note

Galbanum

Used in 109+ fragrances on FragranVerse

What it smells like

Galbanum is a resinous gum obtained from Ferula galbaniflua, a plant native to Iran and neighboring regions. It possesses a sharp, green, and slightly bitter scent with balsamic undertones, prized for its ability to create realistic green accords.

How it's used in perfumery

Galbanum is used in chypre and green fragrance compositions to add a realistic, sharp green character. It pairs well with oakmoss, bergamot, and citrus notes, creating the signature 'green' opening in many classic perfumes.

Fun fact

Galbanum was highly valued in ancient Egyptian perfumery and was used in the sacred Kyphi incense mixture.

Volatility: HeartFamily: Green

Perfumes with Galbanum(80 of 109)

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Andante
Sospiro
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Basso
Sospiro
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Iris Silver Mist (Flacons de table)
Serge Lutens
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Vetta
Profumum Roma
Extrait
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Mal-Aimé
Parfum d'Empire
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Amyitis
Mona di Orio
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Wander
Miller Harris
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La Feuille
Miller Harris
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Collection Heritage - Vacances
Jean Patou
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Joy Forever
Jean Patou
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Semiramis (Les Classiques)
Henry Jacques
Extrait de Parfum
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1697
Frapin
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Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre
Etat Libre d'Orange
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Serpentine EDT
Comme des Garçons Parfums
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Series 10: Accident Celluloid Galbanum EDT
Comme des Garçons Parfums
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Copper EDP
Comme des Garçons Parfums
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Yatagan
Caron
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Explorer
Boadicea the Victorious
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Ninfeo Mio EDT
Annick Goutal
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Morning Chess
Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Purple Fig
Vilhelm Parfumerie
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A Lilac a Day
Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Macaque
Zoologist
Extrait
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2022 Generation Femme
Stephane Humbert Lucas 777
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Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Roja Parfums
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Elysium Pour Homme Parfum
Roja Parfums
Extrait
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Elysium Parfum Cologne
Roja Parfums
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Elysium Pour Homme
Roja Parfums
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Elysium Intense
Roja Parfums
Extrait
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Bluebell
Penhaligon's
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Quercus
Penhaligon's
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Beach Hut Man
Amouage
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Absinthe Boréale
Maison Crivelli
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Aqua Vitae
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Aqua Celestia
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Aqua Celestia Forte
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Ambra Calabria
Nishane
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Shinanay
Nishane
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Hindu Grass
Nasomatto
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French Lover (Bois d'Orage)
Frédéric Malle
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Synthetic Jungle
Frédéric Malle
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Italian Leather
Memo Paris
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Cuir Celeste
Ex Nihilo
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Oud Vendome
Ex Nihilo
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Viper Green
Ex Nihilo
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Velvet Iris
Essential Parfums
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1872 Masculine
Clive Christian
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La Selva
Byredo
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Silver Mountain Water
Creed
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