Ginger Flower is a floral note inspired by the white blossoms of Hedychium coronarium, the white ginger lily, a plant in the ginger family native to the Himalayas and South Asia. It smells sweet and white floral, with a fresh, slightly spicy and citrusy facet.

What does Ginger Flower smell like?

Ginger flower combines the heady sweetness of a white floral with a fresh, zesty and slightly spicy lift. It is lighter and more airy than tuberose, with a watery, green freshness and a subtle ginger-like tang, though not as pungent as ginger root. It often reads as tropical and luminous.

Where Ginger Flower comes from

The white ginger lily grows in tropical Asia and has become naturalised in Hawaii and other tropical regions. Small quantities of absolute have been produced, but the flower is more often recreated as an accord because natural extracts are scarce.

• Also known as: White ginger lily, Butterfly ginger, Hedychium
• Fragrance family: Floral (white floral)
• Type: Natural and synthetic (usually an accord)
• Main origins: India, tropical Asia
• How it's obtained: Rare solvent extraction; mostly recreated as an accord

Ginger Flower in perfume history

The white ginger lily is the national flower of Cuba, where it is known as mariposa. It is widely used in garlands in Hawaii and South Asia. In perfumery the note is a relatively modern addition, appearing in tropical and fresh floral fragrances.

Ginger Flower in modern perfumery

Ginger flower appears in tropical, spa-inspired and fresh floral fragrances, often alongside citrus and green notes. It is common in body care and home fragrance.

How Ginger Flower wears and what it pairs with

Ginger flower sits in the heart with moderate longevity. It pairs with ginger, lemongrass, tiare, frangipani, jasmine, green tea and musk.

Safety and regulation

Ginger flower accords can contain EU-declarable allergens, most commonly linalool.