Raspberry

What does it smell like?

Sweet and juicy, sometimes candied or jammy, with a faint woody undertone in some materials.

What is it?

A constructed berry note rather than evidence that raspberry fruit is extracted into the perfume.

The material

Fruity aroma materials; raspberry ketone is one recognised contributor to a berry effect.

Where does it come from?

The perfume accord has no single growing region.

Types and forms

Fresh berry, raspberry preserve and candied raspberry are different interpretations. Raspberry leaf extract is a separate material.

Natural and manufactured materials

The perfume note describes a scent effect. It may be constructed from manufactured aroma materials and, where appropriate, natural extracts. The note name does not disclose a formula or certify ingredient origin.

How it is produced or composed

Perfumers blend berry-smelling materials with fresh, floral or sweet facets; one molecule does not reproduce every aspect of the fruit.

Its role in perfume

Adds fruity colour to floral hearts and sweet, woody or leathery compositions. Pyramid positions are useful tendencies, not fixed rules or performance guarantees.

Material type

• Perfumery material or accord

Accords and scent relationships

• Fruity
• Pairings are editorial exploration ideas, not formula rules.