Paradisamide
POPULAR AND WEIRD / floral · fruity · sweet
Paradisamide
| Category | POPULAR AND WEIRD |
| Subcategory | floral · fruity · sweet |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | N/A — synthetic molecule (a Swiss fragrance house) |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | N/A — proprietary captive (a Swiss fragrance house) |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Tropical fruit bomb: guava, passion fruit, grapefruit, with rhubarb-cassis undertones. A long-lasting fruity molecule that can be pushed to 20% in accords without distortion.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Bright tropical burst: guava, passion fruit, grapefruit
After a few hours
After a few hours
Rhubarb-cassis depth emerges, still juicy
After a few days
After a few days
Persistent tropical fruit trace, unusually long-lasting
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Most fruity molecules are esters with molecular weights under 200, making them volatile and short-lived. Paradisamide is an amide with higher molecular weight, explaining its persistence.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Fully synthetic. Chemically 2-ethyl-N-methyl-N-(3-methylphenyl)butyramide. Not derived from any fruit source.
| Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₂₁NO |
| CAS Number | 406488-30-0 |
| Botanical Name | N/A — synthetic molecule (a Swiss fragrance house) |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | none |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | > 200 hours |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Boiling Point | 325.00 to 326.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 281.00 °F TCC ( 138.20 °C ) (est) |
In Perfumery
Long-lasting fruity molecule. CAS 406488-30-0. Can be dosed up to 20% in tropical accords. Fills the rare niche of a persistent fruit note. Functions from heart to base. Valuable in tropical, fruity-floral, and fresh compositions.
