Is Arctic Bramble natural or synthetic?

Extraction: Cold pressing or solvent extraction..

Arctic Bramble

AccordFRUITS, VEGETABLES & NUTSfruity · fresh · green

HeartPyramid

3/5Strength

—Tenacity

5Origins

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Specimen

Arctic Bramble perfume ingredient — Heart

Rubus arcticus

Fantasy/Concept

Definition

A subarctic berry (Rubus arcticus) with an intense rose-like aroma — the most fragrant of the bramble family. A fantasy note in perfumery; no commercial oil or absolute exists.

FLORAL GREEN SWEET FRUITY HERBAL GOURMAND WARM FRESH

ÅKERBÄR MESIMARJA ALLÅKERBÄR

Instruments

Pyramid

TTop

HHeart

BBase

3/5Strength

Medium

odour strength

Tenacity on blotter

Not measured for this material.

Producing countries

Canada Finland Norway Russia Sweden

Scent

The reconstructed accord opens with a bright, almost sparkling fruitiness — berry-forward but with an unmistakable rosy lift that separates it from generic red-fruit accords. There is a tartness, like the first bite of a berry that is not quite fully ripe, and a faint green stem-like freshness.

Over the first hour the rose character becomes more prominent. The fruitiness softens into something rounder, less acidic. A faint herbal note — thyme-like, or perhaps the cold, mineral quality of subarctic air — threads through the sweetness.

On a blotter after a day: a soft, dry fruitiness remains, more suggestion than statement. The rose note lingers longest.

The Full Story

Arctic bramble (Rubus arcticus) is a low-growing perennial found across Scandinavia, Finland, Russia, and northern Canada. It should not be confused with cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus), which is a different species with a different scent profile — cloudberry is more citrus-musky, while arctic bramble carries a striking rose-like character unusual for a berry.

Explore all seven extraits in the Discovery Set.

The fruit ripens in late July to August and is deep red, small, and fragile. It is considered a delicacy in Finland and Sweden, where it appears in liqueurs (notably mesimarja liqueur) and preserves. The aroma of the fresh fruit is intense — floral and fruity simultaneously, with a clarity that has drawn comparisons to the finest Bulgarian rose.

No commercial essential oil or absolute of arctic bramble exists for perfumery. The note is a fantasy accord, typically reconstructed using rose oxide, fruity esters, and berry lactones.

This note in Premiere Peau. Rose Monotone. Sample all seven extraits in the Discovery Set.

Did You Know?

Arctic Bramble is a delicacy and a traditional remedy among indigenous peoples, believed to have various health benefits.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method

Cold pressing or solvent extraction.

Formula: Complex mixture (no single formula)
CAS: N/A — no standard commercial essential oil
Botanical: Rubus arcticus
Odour strength: Medium
Synonyms: ÅKERBÄR MESIMARJA ALLÅKERBÄR

IFRA status

No restriction

No known restrictions

Physical properties

Note: No standard commercial essential oil. Key aroma compounds from headspace: ethyl hexanoate, linalool, α-ionone. Berry is highly prized in Scandinavian cuisine.

In Perfumery

In perfumery, Arctic Bramble is primarily used as a heart note, giving fresh and fruity character to compositions. The tartness of Arctic Bramble complements sweeter notes, used in balancing richer accords. Its profile allows it to shine in both fruity and gourmand fragrances, offering a particular edge that can strengthens a scent's overall complexity.

Role in the formula

01modifier

02signature note

03lifting agent

04blender

05freshness

Available as

synthetic accord fantasy note

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