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Hay

Dried-grass coumarinic warmth; rustic and nostalgic.

Fragrance Family

Green

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Europe

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 5/9

Hay 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 Hay in Perfumery

Hay belongs to the green family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Hay

The Noir 29

Le Labo · 2015

Chergui

Serge Lutens · 2005

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