Gourmand

Pandan

Note Profile

Botanical 3 perfumes

Also Known As

Pandan Leaf

About

Pandan is the leaf of Pandanus amaryllifolius, a plant native to Southeast Asia. The leaves are distilled or extracted. It smells green and slightly nutty, with creamy, vanilla-like tones and a hint of cut grass. Subtle coconut grows stronger over time. It opens fresh and green and ends soft and sweet. It is used for a green-gourmand effect.

Scent Profile

Pandan has a distinctive green, slightly nutty aroma with creamy, vanilla-like undertones and a hint of freshly cut grass. Its scent is simultaneously leafy and gourmand, with subtle coconut facets that become more pronounced over time. The note evolves from bright, fresh greenness to a soft, sweet finish.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand

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

What this is made of

Pandan names no single substance

Reconstructed

Pandanus leaf is used in cooking; no commercial material held.

How the layers join

Origin

Pandan is derived from the leaves of the Pandanus amaryllifolius plant, native to Southeast Asia. The leaves are typically distilled or extracted to obtain the aromatic compounds used in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pandan primarily in the heart or top of compositions to impart a unique green-gourmand character. It blends well with floral, woody, and creamy notes, and is often used to evoke exotic, edible, or tropical accords.