Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin and is characterized by its striking lavender-blue flowers, glossy, broadly ovate leaves, and bulbous, spongy stalks that help it to float. This plant can rapidly cover water surfaces, forming dense mats.
The scent profile of water hyacinth is light and fresh, often described as subtly sweet and floral with aquatic notes. It expresses a clean and soft fragrance that evokes the sense of calm waters and green, lush vegetation. Due to its delicate and refreshing scent, it is frequently used in perfumes and scented products designed to convey a sense of purity and natural aquatic environments. Its fragrance is generally pleasing and used to imbue a serene, tranquil ambiance in various scent products like candles, room sprays, and personal fragrances.