Geraniums smell green floral with lemon and rose undertones. It is often described as a masculine rose scent. Spicy undertones such as peppermint and bergamot are also distinguishable in the smell of geranium.
One of the most popular types of geranium is Pelargonium Graveolens. Its distinguishable sweet scent makes it widely appealing in cosmetics and perfumery. This type of geranium together with other species is used to create a clean scent drydown. Whenever a geranium essential oil settles, its sharp green floral scent that resembles roses turns a bit mellow and it starts to smell clean, almost like soap.