Gourmand

Purple Yam

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Purple yam has a sweet, creamy, and subtly nutty aroma reminiscent of baked goods and vanilla custard. Its scent carries earthy undertones with hints of caramelized sugar and a faint vegetal nuance. As it evolves, it reveals a soft, milky warmth that lingers gently.

Citrus 0%

Floral 5%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 50%

Warm 10%

Woody 0%

Earthy 30%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Purple yam, also known as ube, is a tuber native to Southeast Asia and is primarily cultivated in the Philippines. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using accords of lactonic, vanillic, and nutty molecules, as the natural tuber is not directly distilled for fragrance use.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use purple yam accords mainly in gourmand compositions to impart a creamy, dessert-like character. It is often placed in the heart or base of a fragrance, blending well with vanilla, coconut, tonka bean, and soft woods. Its unique profile adds depth and a playful sweetness to modern olfactory creations.