Fruity

Persimmon

Note Profile

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Persimmon in perfumery imparts a soft, sweet, and subtly tangy fruitiness reminiscent of ripe apricot and honeyed pear, with a delicate, almost creamy undertone. It brings a mellow, fresh, and slightly exotic character to compositions, enhancing both fruity and floral accords with its gentle aroma.

Scent Profile

Persimmon in perfumery offers a gentle, sweet fruitiness with nuances of ripe apricot, honeyed pear, and a faint creamy undertone. Its aroma is mellow and fresh, with a subtle tang that adds a soft, exotic dimension. The scent is delicate and rounded, evolving towards a smooth, almost velvety finish. It carries a faint powdery softness, like fine dust, beneath the fruit.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Fruity, Sweet & Gourmand

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Perfumers can make Persimmon from this natural extract.

Natural extract Persimmon extract

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Origin

Persimmon is derived from the fruit of Diospyros species, primarily Diospyros kaki. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and synthetic molecules, as direct extraction yields little aromatic material. The note is inspired by the fruit's aroma rather than obtained from the fruit itself.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use persimmon as a heart or top note to impart a refined, nuanced fruitiness to both feminine and unisex fragrances. It blends well with floral notes like peony and magnolia, as well as other fruits and soft musks. Persimmon is valued for its ability to add freshness and a creamy, modern twist to fruity-floral compositions.