Character
The Story of Tatami
Tatami captures the quiet ritual of a Japanese home—the green, grassy scent of fresh straw interwoven with warm, dry woodiness. A modern fantasy accord, it evokes sunlight falling on woven mats.
Heritage
Tatami mats originated in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185), initially used only by nobility. By the Edo period (1603-1868), they became standard flooring in nearly all Japanese homes. The word itself derives from the verb tatamu, meaning to fold or pile, referencing how early mats were stored. Traditional mats consist of igusa (Japanese rush grass) woven over a base of rice straw, bordered with cloth. In Japanese culture, walking barefoot on tatami was a daily sensory experience, and the scent became synonymous with home, ceremony, and contemplation. When perfumers adopted this note, they sought to bottle not just a smell but an entire philosophy of living.
At a Glance
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Feature this note
Not Classified
Olfactive group
Japan
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Fantasy Accord
Hay absolute, rice straw absolute, green tea absolute
Did You Know
"True tatami mats are made from igusa (Japanese rush grass), which emits a faint, pleasant fragrance when walked upon."
Pyramid Presence
