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fern

fern

Featured in 96 perfumes

3
Top Note
20
Heart Note
1
Base Note

Fragrance Note Deep Dive

fern

Origins & Sources

fern is a distinctive fragrance note that plays an important role in perfumery. This note can be derived from natural sources - including specific plants, flowers, woods, resins, or other materials - or created synthetically to replicate or enhance natural scents. Natural fern often provides a more complex and nuanced character, while synthetic versions offer consistency and sustainability. The fern note contributes unique olfactory characteristics to fragrance compositions, influencing how perfumes evolve on the skin.

Characteristics & Usage

fern has unique olfactory characteristics that contribute significantly to fragrance compositions. This note influences the overall scent profile with its own intensity, longevity, and how it interacts with other notes. The fern note can create harmony, contrast, or complexity depending on how it's blended with other ingredients.

In our database, the fern note appears most commonly as a heart note, suggesting it has balanced, lasting presence that forms the core character of fragrances. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use fern to achieve specific effects in their compositions.

Pairs well with

Complementary notes

Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside fern.

bergamot

Layer bergamot with fern for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

musk

musk adds contrast that lets fern shine without overwhelming.

sandalwood

Blend fern with sandalwood to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

Showing 1-24 of 96 perfumes

As Heart Note

(20)

Core character notes that define the fragrance

4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser 4711 After Shave
4711

Echt Kölnisch Wasser 4711 After Shave

2015
woody
Bergamot, Holy basil
A & E - Ariana & Evans Club Baccara A & E - Ariana & Evans Eau de Parfum
A & E - Ariana & Evans

Club Baccara A & E - Ariana & Evans Eau de Parfum

citrus
Angelica, Kaffir lime
Adam & Eve / آدم وحواء Shargawi
Adam & Eve / آدم وحواء

Shargawi

floral
Jasmine, Lily of the valley
Adidas Adventure Adidas After Shave Eau de Cologne
Adidas

Adventure Adidas After Shave Eau de Cologne

1992
floral
Green notes, Bergamot
Adidas Adventure Adidas Eau de Toilette Concentrate
Adidas

Adventure Adidas Eau de Toilette Concentrate

1992
floral
Green notes, Bergamot
Aigner Etienne Aigner Nº2 Aigner After Shave
Aigner

Etienne Aigner Nº2 Aigner After Shave

1976
floral
Clary sage, Bergamot
Aigner Etienne Aigner Nº2 Aigner Eau de Cologne
Aigner

Etienne Aigner Nº2 Aigner Eau de Cologne

1976
floral
Clary sage, Bergamot
Aigner Etienne Aigner Nº2 Aigner Eau de Toilette
Aigner

Etienne Aigner Nº2 Aigner Eau de Toilette

1976
floral
Clary sage, Bergamot
Annayake / アナヤケ Mood for Tattoo Man
Annayake / アナヤケ

Mood for Tattoo Man

2023
citrus
Bergamot, Lemon
Aqua Savon / アクア シャボン Aqua Savon co-Trip - The Scent of Karuizawa アクア シャボン ことりっぷ 軽井沢の香り
Aqua Savon / アクア シャボン

Aqua Savon co-Trip - The Scent of Karuizawa アクア シャボン ことりっぷ 軽井沢の香り

1984
floral
Lavender, Mandarin orange
Aqua di Polo Dolcedorme Extreme
Aqua di Polo

Dolcedorme Extreme

floral
Lavender, Bergamot
Baldessarini Signature
Baldessarini

Signature

2006
woody
Bergamot, Cypress
Balenciaga Eau de Balenciaga Balenciaga Eau de Toilette
Balenciaga

Eau de Balenciaga Balenciaga Eau de Toilette

1962
woody
Lemon, Bergamot
Balenciaga Eau de Balenciaga Lavande Balenciaga Eau de Cologne
Balenciaga

Eau de Balenciaga Lavande Balenciaga Eau de Cologne

1973
woody
Lemon, Bergamot
Banana Republic Wildblue Noir
Banana Republic

Wildblue Noir

2013
gourmand
Aquatic notes, Herbs
Bath & Body Works Snowflakes & Cashmere
Bath & Body Works

Snowflakes & Cashmere

1959
floral
Lavender, Aniseed
Bath & Body Works Sugar Berry Smash
Bath & Body Works

Sugar Berry Smash

1948
floral
Bergamot, Laurel
Bath & Body Works Sunshine Mimosa
Bath & Body Works

Sunshine Mimosa

1975
floral
Aniseed, Bergamot
Benetton Charming Frangipani
Benetton

Charming Frangipani

1978
citrus
Orange, Bergamot
Benetton Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman
Benetton

Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman

1968
woody
Aldehydes, Bergamot

As Base Note

(1)

Foundation notes that provide lasting depth