Italian Jasmine

Italian Jasmine, known botanically as Jasminum officinale, is a perennial flowering plant celebrated for its captivating fragrance and delicate white flowers. Native to the Caucasus and northern Iran, this climbing vine is widely appreciated in gardens and landscapes for its aesthetic and aromatic appeal.

The scent profile of Italian Jasmine is predominantly sweet and intensely floral, with rich, heady undertones that are slightly indolic. This means that while the primary notes are lush and intensely jasmine, they are accompanied by a complex, almost animalistic background, which gives the fragrance a profound depth. Such indolic nuances make the scent particularly robust and enduring, especially during warm evenings when the flowers tend to release their aroma more potently.

Italian jasmine blooms throughout the summer, with the flowers opening at dusk, which maximizes their fragrance distribution when pollinating moths are active. This nighttime blooming habit adds a layer of mystique and allure to its profile, making Italian Jasmine a sought-after plant for creating perfumes and scented products, as well as beautifying gardens and terraces. Its aroma is often described as intoxicating and is cherished in the perfume industry for adding a luxurious and sensual note to fragrances.