Fruity

White Wine

Note Profile

Prepared 8 perfumes

Also Known As

white wine aldehydes

About

White Wine in perfumery is an accord designed to evoke the crisp, fruity, and subtly tart aroma of real white wine. It often features notes reminiscent of green apple, pear, citrus, and sometimes a gentle floral undertone, with an effervescent, sparkling quality. This note brings a lively, uplifting brightness and a touch of sophistication to fragrances.

Scent Profile

White wine in perfumery presents a crisp, fruity aroma with nuances of green apple, pear, citrus zest, and a subtle floral undertone. It is often characterized by a gentle tartness and an effervescent, sparkling quality that imparts freshness. The note can evolve from bright and juicy top notes to a soft, slightly mineral drydown.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand, Fruity

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

What this is made of

White Wine names no single substance

Reconstructed

An impression rather than an extract. Wine lactone is a molecule found in wine, not wine itself.

How the layers join

Origin

This note is typically a crafted accord rather than a direct extract, as real white wine is not stable in perfumery formulations. Perfumers blend aroma chemicals such as ethyl maltol, cis-3-hexenol, and fruity esters to recreate the impression of white wine. Natural extracts of fruits and flowers may also be used to enhance authenticity.

Usage in Perfumery

White wine accords are commonly used as top or heart notes to add brightness and a sophisticated, lively character to fragrances. They blend well with fruity, citrus, floral, and green notes, and are often featured in modern, sparkling compositions. The note can also provide contrast and lift in gourmand or woody blends.