Peach

What Does It Smell Like?

Peach smells like biting into sun-warmed fruit—fuzzy skin and all. There's a gentle sweetness, almost creamy, paired with a whisper of tartness that makes your mouth water. It's softer than citrus, less sharp; imagine the honeyed warmth of apricot jam mixed with fresh stone fruit, with an ever-so-slight floral undertone. Natural peach is dappled with subtle woody notes that ground the sweetness, creating something genuinely fruity rather than candy-like.

Origin & History

Peach fragrance notes come primarily from natural peach extract (from the fruit's flesh and kernel) or, more commonly, from synthetics like gamma-decalactone and other lactones, which capture peach's characteristic sweetness. Natural extraction involves processing peach pulp; synthetics dominate modern perfumery because they're stable, consistent, and cost-effective. The peach tree (Prunus persica) originated in China thousands of years ago, spreading westward via the Silk Road. Today, synthetics precisely replicate what nature offers.

In Perfumery

Peach acts as a fruity, luminous middle note that softens and feminises compositions. Perfumers love it for adding creamy-sweet appeal without cloying heaviness. It bridges fresh top notes and warm base notes beautifully, often appearing in fruity florals, gourmand scents, and summer fragrances. It's approachable and uplifting—rarely polarising.

Pairs Beautifully With

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