Cashew Flower
FLOWERS / floral · nutty · tropical
Cashew Flower
| Category | FLOWERS |
| Subcategory | floral · nutty · tropical |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | Anacardium occidentale |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Brazil |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Faint, sweet-green, with a honeyed tropical quality. Cashew blossoms are modest — tiny pink-white flowers in loose clusters, barely fragrant.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Faint sweet-green, tropical honeyed warmth
After a few hours
After a few hours
Barely perceptible softness
After a few days
After a few days
Near-invisible — clean warm trace
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Each cashew tree produces only one nut per fruit — making cashews labor-intensive. The shell contains anacardic acid (urushiol-related, like poison ivy), which is why cashews are never sold in-shell. Workers who shell cashews by hand often develop chemical burns.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: No commercial extraction exists.
| Molecular Formula | Complex; flowers contain anacardic acid derivatives (C₂₂H₃₆O₃) |
| CAS Number | 89958-30-5 |
| Botanical Name | Anacardium occidentale |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | Caju, Anacardium flower |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
In Perfumery
Fantasy tropical floral with minimal particular character. No extraction exists. Functions as atmospheric filler in tropical compositions.
