Pink Himalayan Salt
NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC, POPULAR AND WEIRD / fresh · metallic · floral
Pink Himalayan Salt
| Category | NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC, POPULAR AND WEIRD |
| Subcategory | fresh · metallic · floral |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Heart Note |
| Botanical | N/A — mineral |
| Appearance | Pink to rose-colored crystalline mineral salt |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Pakistan |
| Pyramid | Heart |
Mineral salt from ancient deposits. Clean, slightly metallic, with a warmth that table salt lacks.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Mineral salt from ancient deposits
After a few hours
After a few hours
Developing character and warmth
After a few days
After a few days
Subtle residual trace
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
In perfumery, the note adds mineral-salty qualities to marine, skin-musk, and conceptual compositions.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Not a naturally extracted material. The note is a perfumery reconstruction or concept accord.
| Molecular Formula | NaCl (with trace iron oxide Fe₂O₃ giving pink color) |
| CAS Number | 7647-14-5 (sodium chloride) |
| Botanical Name | N/A — mineral |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | HIMALAYAN SALT · ROCK SALT · PINK SALT |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Appearance | Pink to rose-colored crystalline mineral salt |
| Melting Point | 801 °C |
In Perfumery
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 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.
