What does mimosa smell like in perfume? Mimosa smells powdery, honeyed and soft, with a gentle green, almond-like edge. It feels like sunshine on a cold February day, when its yellow blossoms first appear.
| Botanical name | Acacia dealbata |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Flowers |
| Origin | Grasse, France and India |
| Extraction | Absolute |
| Note | Top to heart |
| Scent family | Florals |
| Odour | Powdery, honeyed and soft, with green and almond-like facets |
| Perfume uses | Powdery florals and soft, sunny blends |
| Key molecules | Anisaldehyde, phenylethyl alcohol, long-chain hydrocarbons |
| Odour impact | Low |
| Odour life on a strip | Long: a day or more |
| Found in | Moiré Mimosa |
Used within IFRA limits. Impact and odour life are our own studio guide, judged on a smelling strip.
What Is Mimosa?
Mimosa absolute is extracted from the fluffy yellow flowers of Acacia dealbata, the silver wattle. Originally from Australia, it has flowered on the hills around Grasse since the 19th century, where it is celebrated every February.
What Does Mimosa Smell Like?
Here is how strongly each facet of mimosa comes through, from our own smelling-strip notes.
Powdery
Soft, cushiony powder.
Honeyed
Warm, golden sweetness.
Green
A fresh, leafy note.
Almond
A faint, sweet nuttiness.
How Perfumers Use Mimosa
Perfumers use mimosa to add a soft, powdery warmth to florals. It pairs well with violet, almond, citrus and light woods, and brings a gentle, sunny character.
The flower of winter sunshine
Mimosa blooms in late winter, when little else is in flower. In the south of France, its arrival is celebrated with festivals and parades.
Smell Mimosa in Prosody London Perfumes
For mimosa at its most expressive, try Moiré Mimosa. Mimosa absolute is the signature of this powdery, sunny cologne, with aniseed and coconut.
Moiré MimosaWhat Blends Well With Mimosa?
Questions About Mimosa
Does mimosa smell powdery?
Yes, soft and powdery with honeyed warmth.
Is mimosa strong?
No, it is soft and gentle.
What pairs with mimosa?
Aniseed, coconut, citrus and soft woods.
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