Impatiens glandulifera

Impatiens glandulifera, also known as Himalayan balsam, is an annual flowering plant native to the western Himalayas. It produces showy pink or purple flowers and has a distinctive sweet, balsamic scent. The plant's nectar-rich flowers are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Fragrances featuring Impatiens glandulifera tend to evoke a sense of freshness, lightness, and optimism. The sweet, floral scent can uplift the mood and create a feeling of joy and positivity. These fragrances are well-suited for daytime wear, especially in spring and summer, when the plant is in bloom.

Impatiens glandulifera is used as a floral note in perfumery, often as a heart or middle note. Its sweet, balsamic scent blends well with other florals, as well as woody and amber accords. It is found in a variety of fragrance types, from fresh florals to more complex, oriental-inspired scents.