Floral

Pomegranate Blossom

Note Profile

Natural

About

Pomegranate blossom has a light, airy, and slightly sweet floral scent with gentle hints of fruitiness. It is less intense than the fruit, offering a subtle, fresh, and almost musky-floral character that can impart brightness and nuance to compositions. This note is valued for its elegant, modern floral nuance in both feminine and unisex fragrances.

Scent Profile

Pomegranate blossom presents a delicate floral aroma with airy, lightly sweet facets and a subtle fruity undertone. Its scent is less opulent than the pomegranate fruit, offering a fresh, almost musky-floral impression that remains soft and transparent. As it develops, the note maintains its gentle brightness and nuanced floral character.

Citrus 0%

Floral 55%

Fruity 30%

Green 5%

Sweet 20%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Pomegranate blossom is derived from the flowers of the Punica granatum tree, native to regions from Iran to northern India and cultivated widely in Mediterranean climates. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords of floral and fruity molecules, as natural extraction yields minimal aromatic material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pomegranate blossom primarily in the top and heart of floral and fruity compositions to impart freshness and a modern, airy floral nuance. It blends well with notes like peony, rose, citrus, and soft musks, enhancing both feminine and unisex fragrances with subtle brightness. Its understated character makes it suitable for layering and supporting more prominent floral or fruit notes.

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