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Hay

Description
Hay, derived from dried grasses and herbs, is an earthy, warm note in perfumery. Known for its fresh, slightly sweet, and hay-like aroma, it evokes the scent of a sun-drenched meadow or a rustic countryside setting. Hay is often used in woody, floral, and green compositions to add a natural, comforting, and slightly herbal depth to fragrances.
Odor Profile
Hay has a fresh, earthy aroma with slightly sweet, grassy, and herbal undertones. Its scent is warm and dry, with subtle hints of dried flowers and a faint smokiness, evoking the sensation of sun-baked grass. The overall profile is rustic, natural, and grounding, adding a comforting, soft, and pastoral quality to perfumes. Hay enhances fragrances with an organic, natural depth, giving them a warm, cozy, and inviting feel.