Fruity

Pitahaya

Note Profile

Natural 9 perfumes

Also Known As

Dragon Fruit

About

Pitahaya, or dragon fruit, has a scent profile that is subtly sweet, delicately fresh, and lightly tropical, with a watery nuance and a very mild floral undertone. In perfumery, it imparts a soft, juicy fruitiness, adding a contemporary, exotic touch to fruity and summer-inspired fragrances.

Scent Profile

Pitahaya has a subtly sweet and watery aroma with delicate tropical facets and a mild floral undertone. Its scent is light and refreshing, evoking the sensation of freshly cut fruit with a gentle, almost airy quality. As it evolves, the note maintains its soft juiciness without becoming overpowering.

Citrus 0%

Floral 15%

Fruity 60%

Green 5%

Sweet 30%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 30%

Origin

Pitahaya, also known as dragon fruit, is sourced from the fruit of several cactus species native to Central and South America but now widely cultivated in Southeast Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using a blend of natural extracts and synthetic molecules to capture its nuanced aroma, as the fruit itself yields little essential oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pitahaya primarily as a top or heart note to introduce a modern, exotic fruitiness to compositions. It blends well with other tropical fruits, citrus notes, and light florals, and is often used in summer fragrances or to add a fresh, juicy accent to contemporary blends. Its subtle character makes it suitable for both feminine and unisex perfumes.

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