Fruity

Passionfruit

Note Profile

Natural 428 perfumes

Also Known As

Maracuja, Passion Fruit

About

Tropical, tart-sweet fruit with green and musky facets

Scent Profile

Passionfruit has a vibrant, tart-sweet aroma with pronounced tropical facets, blending juicy fruitiness with green, slightly acidic undertones. It also reveals subtle musky and creamy nuances as it dries down, lending complexity beyond its initial brightness. The scent can evoke both freshness and a soft, exotic warmth.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Origin

Passionfruit aroma in perfumery is typically recreated using aroma chemicals such as ethyl butyrate, gamma-undecalactone, and other esters, as the natural fruit yields little extractable oil. These compounds are blended to mimic the distinctive scent profile of the fresh fruit. Natural extracts are rare and not commonly used due to low yield and instability.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use passionfruit primarily as a top or heart note to impart a lively, tropical character to compositions. It pairs well with other fruity notes, florals like jasmine or ylang-ylang, and green or musky accords to enhance its complexity. Passionfruit is often featured in modern fruity-floral and gourmand fragrances.