Gourmand

Sapodilla

Note Profile

Natural 8 perfumes

Also Known As

Jamaican Nesberry, Nesberry

About

Sapodilla in perfumery exudes a scent that is sweet, creamy, and reminiscent of brown sugar, pear, and caramelized fruit. It adds a rich, dessert-like nuance to fragrances, often lending a soft, milky, and gourmand character. The aroma can also be subtly tropical with hints of honeyed pear and custard.

Scent Profile

Sapodilla has a sweet, creamy aroma with pronounced notes of brown sugar, ripe pear, and caramelized fruit. Its scent profile is gourmand and milky, with subtle tropical undertones and hints of honeyed custard. As it evolves, it reveals a soft, dessert-like warmth that lingers on the skin.

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Origin

Sapodilla is derived from the fruit of the Manilkara zapota tree, native to Central America and the Caribbean. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates and synthetic accords, as direct extraction yields limited aromatic material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use sapodilla primarily in the heart or base of gourmand and fruity compositions to impart a creamy, edible quality. It blends well with vanilla, coconut, tonka bean, and tropical florals, enhancing both sweetness and texture in a fragrance.