Myrtle

Myrtle is an aromatic Mediterranean evergreen shrub with small, fragrant leaves and delicate white flowers. The essential oil extracted from myrtle leaves has a fresh, clean, and slightly camphoraceous aroma with herbal, green, and subtly sweet facets.

Myrtle sits somewhere between eucalyptus and tea tree in character but is gentler and more refined than either. It has been revered since ancient times, associated with love, beauty, and purity in Greek and Roman mythology.

In perfumery, myrtle adds a sophisticated herbal-green freshness that feels Mediterranean and elegant. The note is less harsh than rosemary, less medicinal than eucalyptus, and more complex than basic green notes.

Myrtle works beautifully in aromatic, green, and fresh fragrances where it provides a clean, natural character. It pairs well with citrus, other herbs, lavender, woods, and light florals.

Myrtle is particularly popular in Mediterranean-inspired compositions and aromatic fougères. The ingredient has a calming, purifying quality that makes it appealing in wellness-oriented fragrances.