Calissons D'aix

Calissons D'aix

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The smell of a calisson d'Aix: almond paste and candied melon scented with orange blossom water. Marzipan sweetness lifted by an orange-flower top.

Scent Profile

Calissons D'Aix smells of almond paste, sweet and nutty like marzipan. An orange blossom top gives it a fresh white floral lift. Underneath sits a sugary, vanilla tinged sweetness, and a candied, fruity note from melon and orange peel. A soft powdery texture and a whisper of milky sandalwood round it off.

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Breadthmedium
EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting
Family Sweet & Gourmand, Floral, Fruity

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Origin

Not an extracted material. It names a Provencal confection, one of the 13 Provencal desserts. The recipe is about 40% blanched almonds and 60% candied fruit such as melon, perfumed with orange blossom water. Vanilla or rum can be used in the marzipan.

Usage in Perfumery

Used as a gourmand note in French niche and regional home fragrance. Two commercial fragrances are built on the word: a Maison Laget room diffuser and a Karzaz Paris eau de parfum.

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