Gourmand

Almond

Note Profile

Botanical 1,600 perfumes

Also Known As

Almond Milk, Almond oil, Almonds, Bitter Almond, Candied Almond, Cherry Almond, Green Almond, Sweet Almond

About

Nutty, slightly sweet with marzipan and bitter kernel facets

Scent Profile

Almond in perfumery presents a nutty, slightly sweet aroma with distinct marzipan nuances and a bitter kernel undertone. Its scent can evoke both creamy and powdery facets, reminiscent of cherry or amaretto due to shared aromatic compounds.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~3h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand

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What this is made of

benzaldehyde

Principally this

CAS 100-52-7

Benzaldehyde is the principal odorant of bitter almond and what the note denotes in practice.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Benzaldehyde products must list this name above a set concentration
Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

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Why that matters

A perfume that names Almond can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

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Origin

Almond notes are recreated using a blend of natural and synthetic materials, as true bitter almond oil contains toxic compounds. Key aroma molecules include benzaldehyde, which imparts the characteristic marzipan scent, and heliotropin for added sweetness.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use almond primarily in base notes to add warmth and a gourmand character to compositions. Almond is common in gourmand fragrances, where it imparts a comforting, edible quality.