Red Apple

AccordFRUITS, VEGETABLES & NUTSfruity · fresh · sweet
TopPyramid
4/5Strength
24hTenacity
4Origins

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Specimen
Red Apple perfume ingredient
Top
Malus domestica
Fantasy/Concept
Definition

Red Apple is a fresh, crisp fruit note often used in perfumery to carries sweetness and brightness.

FLORAL SWEET FRESH
Malus domestica
Type
Accord
Olfactive family
Fruity
Subfamily
Classic fruits
Cluster
Orchard fruit notes
Source
fruit
Chemical class
complex natural
Instruments
Pyramid
TTop
HHeart
BBase
4/5Strength
High
odour strength
Tenacity on blotter
24hours
1 h6 h24 h3 d7 d400 h
Producing countries
Central Asia (origin) China Europe United States

Scent

Red apple has a crisp, juicy aroma with a sweet, slightly tart profile. It is fresh and bright, adding lift to a composition.

Scent Evolution

In a fragrance, red apple gives a sweet, crisp top note. As the composition develops the crispness persists, and its sweetness can support floral elements.

The Full Story

Red Apple has long been valued for its aroma. In perfumery this note captures the scent of the fruit, the species Malus domestica. Originating in Central Asia, apples have been cultivated for thousands of years and appear in many cultures and mythologies. The fragrance of red apples is fruity.

Origin and Production

Red apple is most often rendered synthetically in perfumery, reproducing the crisp, juicy scent of the fresh fruit. The synthetic form gives a consistent, long-lasting result suited to modern compositions.

Chemistry and Scent Profile

In perfumery, red apple is a bright, fruity top note. It appears in fruity and gourmand compositions, where it is paired with floral, woody, and spicy notes, adding to layered compositions. The bright profile of red apple is frequent in fresh, fruity fragrances.

Role in Perfumery

Red apple is a common fruity note in perfumery, familiar across many fragrance houses, including niche brands. It reads as sweet and warm and is valued for its broad appeal.

Chemical Properties

Red Apple physical characteristics: Specific Gravity: 0.97000 to 0.98000 @ 25.00 °C. Refractive Index: 1.46000 to 1.47000 @ 20.00 °C.

Did You Know?

Red apples have symbolized temptation and knowledge in various cultures, notably in the biblical story of Adam and Eve.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method

Synthetic replication

Formula
N/A — olfactory accord
CAS
N/A — olfactory accord
Botanical
Malus domestica
Appearance
colorless to brownish amber clear liquid
Odour strength
High
Lasting power
24 hours
Synonyms
Malus domestica
IFRA status
See note

Not applicable: accord or concept, not a single material

Physical properties
Specific gravity
0.97000 to 0.98000 @ 25.00 °C.
Refractive index
1.46000 to 1.47000 @ 20.00 °C.

In Perfumery

In perfumery, red apple is predominantly used as a top note, delivering an immediate burst of freshness that draws the attention of the wearer. It works alongside floral notes like jasmine and rose, adding a fruity sweetness that complements their soft petals. It can enhance gourmand compositions, where it harmonizes with vanillas and caramel notes, creating an enticing and luscious experience. Its versatility allows it to also work alongside green notes, giving a fresh, crisp contrast that strengthens the overall fragrance.

Role in the formula
01modifier
02signature note
03lifting agent
04blender
05freshness
Available as
standard form

See Also

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