What Is Campari? | Première Peau
BEVERAGES / bitter · citrus · sweet
Campari
| Category | BEVERAGES |
| Subcategory | bitter · citrus · sweet |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | N/A — proprietary blend (historically: chinotto Citrus myrtifolia, cascarilla, etc.) |
| Appearance | N/A — fragrance accord |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Italy (original; olfactory inspiration) |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Bitter, herbal, vivid red. The defining Italian aperitivo -- quinine, citrus peel, and botanical darkness.
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The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
In perfumery, the Campari note provides a bitter-citrus-herbal accord for aperitivo-themed and cocktail-inspired compositions.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Not a naturally extracted material. The note is a perfumery reconstruction or concept accord.
| Molecular Formula | N/A — complex mixture |
| CAS Number | N/A — complex herbal-bitter blend, not a single molecule |
| Botanical Name | N/A — proprietary blend (historically: chinotto Citrus myrtifolia, cascarilla, etc.) |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | bitter, aperitif |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Appearance | N/A — fragrance accord |
In Perfumery
Campari functions as a concept or fantasy note in modern fragrance compositions. Not derived from a single natural extraction; the impression is built from multiple materials.
See Also
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