fragrance note

Tagetus

4 perfumes

Tagetes, or African marigold, is steam-distilled from the flowering plant to yield a potent, complex essential oil. Its olfactive profile is intensely herbaceous, featuring fruity, apple-like nuances with a distinct, pungent green bitterness. Primarily a top-to-heart note, it adds a vibrant, sun-drenched character to compositions. In Gulf perfumery, Tagetes is highly prized for its ability to bridge the gap between sharp citrus openings and deep, resinous bases, often providing a sophisticated, earthy contrast to opulent Taif rose and saffron.