Green Mate: An unexpected tea note in JOGA

Green mate is more interesting than you might think.

Traditionally a beloved beverage in South American cultures, it emerges from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis (Yerba maté) plant. In its purest form, it smells like a walk through a sun-dried hay field with a hint of tobacco.

Beyond the Ordinary

Present as a heart note in our fragrance JOGA, green mate offers a complexity and unique aromatic narrative – a verdant whisper that cuts through the fragrance's more opulent notes. Unlike the light, watery green tea notes you might imagine, mate presents a profound aromatic profile – with a dry, leafy character that is both mellow and intricate.

Its natural, slightly bitter green character provides an intriguing counterpoint to the warmth of black pepper and the softness of magnolia oil, bringing to the composition:

• A crisp, green aromatic profile
• A hint of earthy sophistication
• An unexpected twist in the fragrance's heart notes

How Green Mate Transforms Fragrance

Green mate joins an elite group of green notes in perfumery, including:

• Angelica roots
• Bamboo
• Black currant bud
• Cut grass
• Fig leaf
• Galbanum

To extract the scent from Green Mate, Perfumers carefully process the leaves using alcohol to capture the most essential aromatic compounds. The result? A botanical ingredient that brings:

• Slightly phenolic facets
• Subtle tobacco nuances
• A dry, leafy aroma that's both mellow and intricate

Green mate demonstrates remarkable versatility in fragrance composition:

• Creating rich fougère notes
• Adding an unexpected green twist to floral accords
• Introducing a smoky, herbaceous character that sets a fragrance apart