Coined in 1964 by Australian researchers Isabel Joy Bear and Richard G. Thomas from Greek petra, meaning stone, and ichor, the mythical fluid in the veins of the gods.
Coined in 1964 by Australian researchers Isabel Joy Bear and Richard G. Thomas from Greek petra, meaning stone, and ichor, the mythical fluid in the veins of the gods.
What does petrichor mean?
Petrichor means the earthy smell that rises when rain falls on dry soil or stone.
Is petrichor the same as rain?
No. Rain is the water falling from clouds. Petrichor is the smell released when rain reaches dry ground.
Where does petrichor come from?
The word was coined in 1964 from Greek roots meaning stone and the mythical fluid of the gods.
What causes the smell of petrichor?
Plant oils, soil compounds, and geosmin from microbes can be lifted into the air when raindrops strike dry porous ground.
Can petrichor be used in perfume?
Yes. In perfume it can mean a rainlike, wet-earth accord made with notes such as soil, moss, ozone, vetiver, or violet leaf.