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Originating in China over 4,000 years ago, the peach (Prunus persica) has long symbolized immortality, sensuality, and abundance. Revered in poetry, art, and mythology, its fragrance has transcended its orchard roots to become a beloved note in perfumery. The scent of peach is typically re-created using synthetic molecules such as aldehyde C-14 (a peach lactone) or extracted from peach leaf absolute, which captures its velvety fruitiness with a green, slightly tart edge. The result is a note that embodies ripe temptation and youthful charm.
The scent of peach unfolds with bright juiciness—sun-warmed and dripping with golden sweetness. Its opening is mouthwateringly fruity, yet never cloying, thanks to a smooth undercurrent of milky warmth. This creamy softness evokes the tender texture of peach skin and flesh, while subtle green facets recall the crispness of leaves and stems. Sometimes touched with hints of floralcy—like jasmine or neroli—peach creates an effect that is both gourmand and luminous, luscious yet airy.
Peach plays a star role in many fruity florals, chypres, and even gourmands. It pairs exquisitely with rose, osmanthus, and ylang-ylang to highlight its floral-fruity duality. When combined with vanilla, musk, or amber, it creates creamy, inviting bases. Peach also brings vibrancy to green notes like galbanum or herbal aromatics, adding softness and lift. It often features in heart notes, where it can provide a rich but gentle transition between bright top notes and deeper base accords. In both youthful and sophisticated compositions, peach adds charm, freshness, and irresistible warmth.
Peach typically offers moderate longevity—lasting around 4 to 6 hours—especially when supported by richer base notes. Its projection is light, casting a soft halo of fruity radiance that’s intimate rather than assertive. Ideal for spring and summer, peach-based fragrances are often described as approachable, romantic, and subtly seductive.
With its sunlit sweetness, creamy texture, and fresh green nuance, peach brings a delightful complexity to fragrance compositions. It’s a note that speaks of warmth and innocence while offering quiet sensuality—an eternal emblem of ripe beauty and olfactory pleasure.
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