Green

Tomato

Note Profile

Botanical 17 perfumes

About

Tomato in perfumery brings a fresh, juicy, and slightly tangy-green scent reminiscent of ripe tomatoes on the vine. It can evoke a sun-warmed garden, combining vegetal sweetness with a hint of earthiness and subtle acidity. This note adds a unique and naturalistic freshness to fragrances, making them feel vibrant and lively.

Scent Profile

Tomato in perfumery offers a vivid green aroma with facets of crushed leaves, tart fruitiness, and a subtle earthy undertone. The scent is both juicy and slightly acidic, evoking the freshness of tomato vines and sun-warmed garden foliage. As it evolves, it retains its vegetal brightness while softening into a gentle, leafy sweetness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Fruity

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Tomato names no single substance

A natural extract

Tomato leaf absolute exists but we do not hold it; the fruit itself is not extracted. The material that would realise this note is Tomato leaf absolute; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Tomato note is typically recreated using aroma molecules such as cis-3-hexenol and other green, fruity synthetics, as direct extraction from tomato fruit or leaves is not practical for perfumery. These molecules are either isolated from natural sources or synthesized in laboratories to mimic the characteristic scent of tomato plants. The note is inspired by the olfactory impression of fresh tomato leaves and stems rather than the fruit itself.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use tomato primarily as a top or heart note to impart a crisp, green freshness and a naturalistic garden effect. It is often blended with other green notes, citrus, herbs, and florals to enhance vibrancy and realism in compositions. Tomato can also provide contrast in woody, aromatic, or aquatic fragrances, lending a unique vegetal nuance.