Geranium is the flower that smells like a better idea of rose: rosy up front, but with mint, green leaf and a peppery edge that reads crisp instead of romantic. Perfumery uses it mostly on the masculine side, where it delivers floral lift without any bouquet associations, the fresh snap inside Sauvage's opening, the green heart of Eros, part of Y's apple-bright energy. It pairs beautifully with lavender and citrus, which is why it threads through so much barbershop DNA. A geranium-forward scent feels clean, awake and slightly sharp, morning energy that holds its crease. Once you know its minty-rose signature, you will find geranium quietly working inside half the fresh men's scents you already know.
Designer fragrances built with Geranium. 12 perfumes that feature the note, from top to dry-down.