Headspace-derived accord; no standard commercial absolute
Odor Strength
Medium
Producing Countries
China
Pyramid
Heart
Sweet, honeyed, and delicately green. Jujube blossom (Ziziphus jujuba flower) has a small, inconspicuous flower with a gentle, honey-like sweetness — understated and clean, like sweet air in a Chinese orchard.
Gentle, honeyed-sweet, and faintly green. Lighter and more transparent than orange blossom. Less narcotic than jasmine. The honey quality is delicate — floral nectar rather than processed honey. A clean, slightly waxy undertone from the small petals.
Closer to linden blossom in character (both are bee-attracting, honey-scented flowers) but less terpenic and herbal than linden. Quietly sweet and undemanding.
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Gentle, honeyed sweetness — clean and transparent
After a few hours
After a few hours
Softer, barely perceptible — warm, faint honey
After a few days
After a few days
Nearly imperceptible — clean, sweet trace
The Full Story
Jujube blossom is the flower of the Chinese date tree (Ziziphus jujuba), a species cultivated across China, Korea, and the Mediterranean for its sweet fruit. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and modestly fragrant — producing a gentle, honeyed sweetness that attracts bees (jujube is an important honey source in China).
The scent is light, clean, and honeyed — not dense or narcotic like jasmine, not sharp or green like lily of the valley. The honey quality is floral-honey rather than processed-honey: delicate, slightly green, and ethereal. It suggests pollination and warm air rather than the concentrated sweetness of the jar.
In perfumery, jujube blossom is a niche note evoking East Asian orchards and the subtle sweetness of spring flowering trees.
Jujube trees have been cultivated in China for over 4,000 years, and jujube honey is considered a premium monofloral honey in Chinese culture. The honey's distinctively mild, fruity-floral character is directly linked to the flower's subtle aromatic profile.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Extraction data not independently verified. Not a standard commercial perfumery ingredient. The note is reconstructed from light-floral, honeyed, and green molecules. Jujube honey (from bees feeding on jujube blossoms) is a major product in China but is not used directly in perfumery.
Molecular Formula
N/A — complex natural mixture
CAS Number
N/A — natural flower (no standard essential oil)
Botanical Name
Ziziphus jujuba
IFRA Status
No known restrictions
Synonyms
CHINESE DATE FLOWER · RED DATE FLOWER
Physical Properties
Odor Strength
Medium
Appearance
Headspace-derived accord; no standard commercial absolute
In Perfumery
Jujube blossom is a niche heart note providing delicate, honeyed florality. It is a lighter alternative to linden blossom or orange blossom — less dense, less narcotic, more transparent. Built from light floral materials, honeyed elements, and clean-green accents. Useful in delicate, East Asian-themed, and minimalist floral compositions.
