Gourmand

Pecan

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

Scent Profile

Pecan has a warm, nutty aroma with buttery, slightly sweet undertones and a hint of toasted woodiness. Its scent can evoke impressions of caramelized sugar and subtle maple, developing a creamy richness as it lingers. The note is distinctly gourmand, adding depth and comfort to compositions.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 55%

Warm 20%

Woody 10%

Earthy 15%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Pecan is derived from the nuts of the Carya illinoinensis tree, native to North America. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and aroma molecules, as direct extraction yields little usable oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pecan primarily as a heart or base note to impart warmth and a gourmand character. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, praline, woods, and spices, enhancing edible accords or adding nuance to woody and oriental fragrances.