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Greentop note
Buchu
Blackcurrant-green herb with a sulphurous fruity tang.
Fragrance Family
Green
Note Type
Top — Top Notes
Origin
South Africa
Olfactory Strength
Moderate · 5/9Buchu carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Buchu in Perfumery
Buchu belongs to the green family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
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