Fragrance note · Greens and herbs
Shiso
A crisp green herb with minty, basil-like freshness and a faint spicy, citrusy edge.
You may know it from Japanese shiso leaves served with sushi
Where it comes from
Natural
Steam-distilled from the leaves of the shiso, or perilla, herb.
Botanical name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa
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