Fruity

Litchi

Note Profile

Natural 110 perfumes

Also Known As

Lychee, 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.

Citrus 0%

Floral 20%

Fruity 80%

Green 0%

Sweet 50%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

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.