Fruity

Genipapo

Note Profile

Botanical

About

Genipapo is the fruit of Genipa americana, a tree of tropical South America. The ripe fruit pulp is macerated or extracted. It smells fruity and tropical, like pear, apricot and melon, with floral and green touches. It is fresh and juicy, with a gentle sweetness that can turn soft and creamy over time. It is used as a heart note.

Scent Profile

Genipapo has a fruity, tropical aroma with nuances reminiscent of pear, apricot, and melon, underscored by subtle floral and green facets. Its scent is fresh and juicy, with a gentle sweetness that can develop into soft, creamy undertones over time.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Fruity

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Genipapo names no single substance

Reconstructed

Genipa americana; a dye fruit, not extracted for odour.

How the layers join

Origin

Genipapo is derived from the fruit of the Genipa americana tree, native to tropical regions of South America. The aromatic material is typically obtained through maceration or extraction from the ripe fruit pulp.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use genipapo primarily as a heart note to impart a natural, exotic fruitiness to compositions. It blends well with other tropical fruits, white florals, and green notes, and is often featured in summery or luminous fragrance structures.