Datura is probably one of the most interesting herbs in our glossary of perfumery notes. Doing research on Datura was quite a challenge, but the journey into the mythological garden was so interesting that I couldn’t help myself from composing a very long article and retelling many of the fascinating stories I’ve heard about it. The aim of this story is to help you understand many of the Datura-themed fragrances in which this herb sometimes appears as an ingredient and very often as a fantasy concept around which the notes are arranged. Special thanks goes to Elena Vosnaki—Fragrantica’s contributing editor and international fragrance specialist and consultant—for her priceless reviews on datura fragrances and expert recommendations.