Fruity

Mamey

Note Profile

Botanical 1 perfume

About

Mamey comes from the fruit of the mamey sapote tree, native to Central America and the Caribbean. Its scent is recreated with isolates and synthetic accords, because the fruit gives few volatile compounds. It smells creamy and sweet, like apricot, pumpkin and almond, with vanilla and a hint of tropical fruit. It is rich and velvety, and settles to a soft, gourmand warmth.

Scent Profile

Mamey has a creamy, sweet scent reminiscent of apricot, pumpkin, and almond, with subtle nuances of vanilla and a hint of tropical fruitiness. Its aroma is rich and velvety, developing a soft, gourmand warmth as it settles. The note can evoke both fresh and dessert-like qualities, making it multifaceted in a composition.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Fruity, Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

Mamey names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Mamey is derived from the fruit of the mamey sapote tree, native to Central America and the Caribbean. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and synthetic accords, as direct extraction is uncommon due to the fruit's low yield of volatile aromatic compounds.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use mamey primarily in the heart or top of fruity and gourmand fragrances, where it adds creamy sweetness and complexity. It blends well with notes like coconut, vanilla, peach, and soft woods, enhancing both tropical and dessert-inspired accords. Its unique profile can lend an exotic signature to niche and contemporary compositions.