Fruity

Date

Note Profile

Natural 159 perfumes

Also Known As

Dates, medjool date

About

Date has a deep, sweet, and syrupy aroma reminiscent of dried fruits and caramel. Its scent combines honeyed, fruity, and slightly boozy undertones, adding luxurious richness and a sense of edible warmth to perfumes.

Scent Profile

Date has a rich, sweet scent profile with pronounced notes of dried fruit, caramel, and honey. It carries subtle boozy and molasses-like undertones, with a syrupy depth that can evoke hints of fig or prune as it evolves. The aroma is warm, dense, and enveloping, contributing a gourmand character to compositions.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~18h lasting

Origin

Date notes in perfumery are typically recreated using natural isolates and synthetic molecules, as direct extraction from dates yields little usable aromatic material. These accords are constructed to mimic the complex sweetness and fruitiness of the dried fruit. Some niche perfumers may use tinctures or infusions of real dates for artisanal blends.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ date primarily as a heart or base note to impart warmth and edible richness. It blends well with spices, amber, woods, and other gourmand notes like vanilla and tonka bean, supporting both oriental and modern gourmand fragrances. Its deep sweetness can balance dry or spicy elements and enhance the overall plushness of a scent.