Green

Chayote

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

Scent Profile

Chayote has a crisp, watery green aroma with subtle vegetal and slightly fruity undertones. Its scent is reminiscent of fresh-cut cucumber and young squash, offering a clean and dewy freshness. The note remains light and transparent throughout its evaporation, without developing sweetness or heaviness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 55%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

Origin

Chayote is a type of squash native to Central America and is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and synthetic molecules to capture its fresh green character, as direct extraction yields little aromatic material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use chayote as a top note to impart a fresh, green, and watery effect to compositions. It blends well with other green notes, citrus, aquatic accords, and delicate florals, enhancing the sense of natural freshness and modernity in a fragrance.