Gourmand

Guarana

Note Profile

Botanical 3 perfumes

About

Guarana comes from the seeds of Paullinia cupana, a plant of the Brazilian Amazon basin. The seeds are dried and ground, then extracted with solvent or CO2. It smells vibrant and fruity, like tart red berries, with green touches and a faint earthy note. It is lively and effervescent. A mild herbal bitterness may appear later. It is used in the top or heart.

Scent Profile

Guarana has a vibrant, fruity scent profile with nuances of tart red berries, subtle green facets, and a faintly earthy undertone. It offers a lively, effervescent quality that can evoke the aroma of crushed berries or tangy tropical fruit. As it develops, it may reveal a mild herbal bitterness that adds complexity to its fruity character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Fruity, Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

Guarana names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted for odour.

How the layers join

Origin

Guarana is derived from the seeds of the Paullinia cupana plant, native to the Amazon basin in Brazil. The seeds are typically dried and ground, with aromatic extracts obtained through solvent extraction or CO2 extraction for use in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use guarana primarily as a top or heart note to impart a sparkling, energetic fruitiness to compositions. It blends well with other fruity notes, citrus, green accords, and certain woods, and is often used to add vibrancy to modern, youthful fragrances.