Broom (Genet) Accord

$18.00
Broom (Genet) Accord
Broom (Genet) Accord
Broom (Genet) Accord
Broom (Genet) Accord

Broom (Genet) Accord

$18.00
Size 5ml

Broom Accord captures one of perfumery’s most evocative and least-known florals: the yellow broom flower, known botanically as Spartium junceum and in French perfumery as genet. Natural broom absolute is among the rarest and most expensive floral materials in existence, produced in tiny quantities from hand-harvested flowers in the south of France. This accord brings that character into reach, a honey-bright, narcotic floral with the quality of warm sunshine on a garden in full bloom.

The opening is yeasty and faintly mossy, with a citrus lift that gives way quickly to the heart: intensely narcotic and sweet, honey-like without reading as gourmand, with a linalool softness and a quiet orchid-like creaminess underneath. The synaesthetic picture is vivid and specific, bright midtone yellow, brass instruments, tall bushes laden with yellow bell-shaped flowers bending in a warm breeze. On a smelling strip the character holds for 72 hours, demonstrating genuine substantivity for a floral accord. It is a bold material that functions equally well as a centrepiece or as a floralizer that adds depth and richness to lighter florals around it.

Broom Accord works as a heart note and floral modifier with strong narcotic character.

Recommended concentration: 1-5% in finished fragrance formulations adds depth and richness; up to 25% maximum for broom-forward compositions.

Particularly effective in:

Classic and timeless floral fine fragrance compositions
Narcotic white floral and honey-floral structures
Supporting and deepening lighter florals that need weight and richness
Floral orientals where warmth and sweetness are the goal
Candles, pot pourri, and incense where a rich, sweet floral character is desired (rated excellent for all three)
Fine fragrance and hair care applications (rated very good to good)

Blends well with:

White florals: jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, narcissus
Soft powdery and sweet notes: iris, heliotrope, vanilla
Honey and beeswax materials
Linalool-rich materials: linalool, linalyl acetate, lavender
Light citrus top notes to brighten the opening
Mossy and green chypre materials

Note: performs poorly in chlorine-heavy or strongly alkaline environments; not well-suited to bleach-based cleaning products.

Material Type: Fragrance accord (synthetic blend)
Function: Broom (genet) floral accord / narcotic heart note / floralizer
Origin: Synthetic formulation; mixture of aroma chemicals, isolates, and essential oils
Odour Profile: Sweet, honey-like, narcotic, broom flower, linalool, orchid, faintly yeasty and mossy
Appearance: Oily straw-coloured liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fragrance solvents
Key Components: Proprietary blend; narcotic, linalool, orchid, and mossy aroma components
CAS Number: Mixture (proprietary blend)
Regulatory Status: SDS and/or IFRA documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Avoid contact with eyes
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 2 years when stored correctly