Freesia

At a glance

Freesia is cultivated mainly in South Africa; its scent cannot be extracted, so perfumers recreate it synthetically using linalool‑based accords that give a fresh, luminous floral‑green note used as a heart note in many fragrances.

Origin
No natural extractable oil exists; reconstructed from synthetic aroma chemicals
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Linalool‑dominant synthetic accord
Profile
Light, sweet, slightly spicy floral scent
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26