Fruity

Lucuma

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Lucuma has a creamy, sweet scent reminiscent of maple syrup, dried apricot, and subtle caramel. Its aroma is smooth and mellow, with fruity undertones and a gentle, almost nutty warmth. As it develops, it reveals a soft, gourmand facet that lingers without sharpness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 55%

Green 0%

Sweet 50%

Warm 20%

Woody 0%

Earthy 5%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Lucuma is the fruit of the Pouteria lucuma tree, native to the Andean valleys of Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and aroma molecules, as direct extraction from the fruit yields little usable aromatic material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ lucuma as a heart or base note to impart creamy, gourmand, and fruity depth. It pairs well with vanilla, tonka bean, tropical fruits, and soft woods, enhancing both fruity and dessert-like accords. Lucuma is valued for adding a unique, velvety sweetness to modern compositions.