Character
The Story of Ox-eye daisy
Ox-eye daisy delivers a crisp, sun‑lit green note that brightens blends, echoing meadow breezes with a subtle sweet undertone, while its light herbaceous edge grounds the composition in natural clarity.
Heritage
Ox‑eye daisy, native to the meadows of Europe, first appears in written records of ancient Greek herbalists who praised its soothing scent. Medieval healers incorporated crushed petals into wound salves, a practice documented in the 14th‑century English ‘Leechbook of Bald’. The plant traveled with settlers to North America in the late 1800s, where it naturalised along the Pacific Northwest. In the early 20th century, French perfume houses began experimenting with its oil, noting its fresh green character that could brighten heavy floral accords. By the 1970s, niche perfumers adopted Ox‑eye daisy absolute as a signature note in green‑floral compositions, often pairing it with citrus and aromatic herbs. Today, the ingredient enjoys a modest but respected role in both luxury and artisanal fragrances, valued for its ability to evoke open fields without overwhelming the blend.
At a Glance
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Germany
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Steam distillation
Flower heads
Did You Know
"In the 14th century, healers mixed crushed Ox‑eye daisy petals into salves to staunch bleeding, a practice recorded in the English medical compendium 'Leechbook of Bald'."