Fruity Fragrances

Fruity fragrances: almost entirely reconstructed

This is the defining characteristic of this family: with a few rare exceptions, no fruit yields an extract usable in perfumery. Citrus fruits are an exception, as their zest is pressed. For all others—peach, raspberry, lychee, mango—the perfumer builds a accord molecule by molecule. Blackcurrant bud and davana are among the only truly extracted materials.

This freedom explains the diversity of fruity fragrances. They can be tart and sparkling, velvety and milky thanks to the lactones in peach, jammy like plum, or sunny like pineapple. Niche perfumery has considerably elevated the standard of this family, long considered easy.

How to navigate fruity fragrances

• Red fruits: cherry, strawberry, plum, often gourmand
• Tart fruits: raspberry and blackcurrant, for vibrancy
• Velvety fruits: peach and apricot, creamy thanks to lactones
• Exotic fruits: lychee, passion fruit, pomegranate >

Pair them with our gourmand and floral fragrances.