Fruity

Litchi

Note Profile

Botanical 733 perfumes

Also Known As

Lychee, red litchi, Red Lychee

About

Sweet, floral-tinged tropical fruit

Scent Profile

Litchi has a distinctly sweet, juicy aroma with delicate floral undertones and a subtle tartness reminiscent of rose and ripe grapes. Its scent is bright and tropical, evolving from a fresh fruitiness to a soft, creamy finish. The note can impart a sense of freshness and exotic sophistication in a composition.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting

Family Fruity, Floral

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

What this is made of

Litchi names no single substance

Reconstructed

Lychee yields no extract; the note is a rosy-fruity reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Litchi is derived from the fruit of the Litchi chinensis tree, native to southern China and Southeast Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using aroma chemicals and natural isolates, as direct extraction from the fruit is not practical.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use litchi primarily as a top or heart note to introduce a fresh, juicy, and slightly floral accent. It blends well with rose, peony, citrus, and musks, and is popular in modern fruity-floral and gourmand fragrances. Litchi can add vibrancy and a contemporary twist to both feminine and unisex compositions.