Fruity

Nectarine

Note Profile

Botanical 172 perfumes

About

Nectarine in perfumery is characterized by its succulent, sweet aroma with a juicy, slightly tart edge reminiscent of a cross between a peach and a plum. It brings a playful, sun-drenched fruitiness to fragrances, often evoking a sense of summer ripeness and freshness. The note is valued for its uplifting, mouthwatering quality.

Scent Profile

Nectarine in perfumery offers a bright, juicy aroma with a balance of sweet and tart facets, reminiscent of ripe stone fruit. It features nuances of peach, apricot, and a subtle floral undertone, evolving from a fresh, mouthwatering opening to a softer, creamy finish. The note captures the sensation of biting into a sun-warmed fruit, with a lively and inviting character.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting

Family Fruity

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

What this is made of

Nectarine names no single substance

Reconstructed

No extract; a lactone reconstruction, close kin to peach.

How the layers join

Origin

Natural nectarine extracts are rarely used due to low yield and instability, so the note is typically recreated using aroma chemicals such as gamma-undecalactone, aldehydes, and lactones. These synthetic compounds are blended to mimic the complex scent of nectarine, often combined with other fruit and floral materials for realism. The note is inspired by the flesh and skin of the nectarine fruit, a cultivar of peach (Prunus persica var. nucipersica).

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ nectarine primarily as a top or heart note to impart freshness and a juicy, playful quality to compositions. It blends well with other fruits, white florals, musks, and green notes, and is often used in modern florals, fruity chypres, and gourmand fragrances. Nectarine can add a naturalistic, uplifting accent or enhance the realism of broader fruit accords.