Fruity

Apple

Note Profile

Natural 284 perfumes

Also Known As

Granny Smith Apple, Green Apple

About

Crisp, fresh apple

Scent Profile

Apple in perfumery presents a crisp, juicy, and fresh aroma with sweet-tart nuances reminiscent of both green and red apple varieties. It can display subtle floral and watery facets, and sometimes a hint of powderiness or musk as it dries down. The note is generally bright and uplifting, with a clean, mouthwatering quality.

Citrus 10%

Floral 5%

Fruity 75%

Green 30%

Sweet 25%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 45%

Origin

Apple scent is rarely extracted directly from the fruit due to its low yield and instability; instead, it is recreated using aroma chemicals such as hexyl acetate, cis-3-hexenol, and other fruity esters. These synthetic compounds are blended to mimic the natural aroma of fresh apples in fragrance compositions.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use apple primarily as a top note to impart freshness and a playful, modern character. It blends well with other fruity notes, florals, and light woods, and is commonly found in contemporary, youthful, and unisex fragrances. Apple can also provide a crisp accent in gourmand or green compositions.