What is the Green accord in perfumery?

Green is one of perfumery's core accords, appearing in 1,570 fragrances across our catalog. It's most commonly paired with woody, aromatic, fresh spicy and tends to drive the dominant character of a composition rather than acting as a supporting note.

What's the best green fragrance to start with?

Our top-ranked green-led fragrance is Calvin Klein CK be. It scores well on community ratings and carries the green signature strongly enough to give you a clear sense of the accord. Full ranking above.

Which brands do green best?

Across our top picks, Penhaligon's, Calvin Klein, Dior, Comme des Garcons appear most often, with strong green-led compositions across both designer and niche tiers.

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Best GREEN Fragrances

1,570 fragrances · ranked by community + accord strength

Green appears in 1,570 fragrances across the Fragranova catalog, where it most often partners with woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, floral and fresh. It shows up heaviest in compositions from Penhaligon's, Calvin Klein, Dior and Comme des Garcons, and tends to drive the dominant "feel" of a scent rather than acting as a supporting note. Below are the 20 green-led fragrances our catalog ranks highest, weighted by community ratings and the strength of the green signature in each composition.

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Top pick: Calvin Klein CK be — highest-scoring green-led fragrance in our catalog, weighted by community ratings and accord strength.