Re: Fruity (non-citrus) notes

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On Feb 26, 2008, at 8:07 AM, ellyhig wrote:

> Greetings to all,

>

> I am in search of a variety of fruity notes, and had a few questions

> for those in the know.

>

> What (and where) are some fruit notes that I can find for natural

> perfumery? I would love to find the scents of apricot, peach,

> raspberry, lychee, and more, if at all possible.

>

> As for peach tree leaf absolute - for those of you who have tried

> this, does this actually smell like peaches?

>

> Many thanks in advance!

> Jan

To me, boronia smells like lychee. Closest thing I've seen to

raspberry is pomegranate (not close, I know). Interestingly, with

some watery fruits, one can buy the distillate water (cucumber,

cantaloupe) but no kind of essential oil or absolute or anything.

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>

> Greetings to all,

>

> I am in search of a variety of fruity notes, and had a few questions

> for those in the know.

>

> What (and where) are some fruit notes that I can find for natural

> perfumery? I would love to find the scents of apricot, peach,

> raspberry, lychee, and more, if at all possible.

>

> As for peach tree leaf absolute - for those of you who have tried

> this, does this actually smell like peaches?

>

> Many thanks in advance!

> Jan

>

Someone in this group mentioned tincturing freeze-dried fruits and

veggies (the Just Tomatoes brand, specifically). I tried it with

raspberries and strawberries (out of my husband's breakfast cereal=),

and the results have been incredible! I used 190 proof grape alcohol

from alchemical solutions -- this way, it blends very nicely with most

of my oils, absolutes, and CO2s. Just Tomatoes makes freeze-dried

pineapple, banana, berries, peas, peppers, etc etc. Also, here are

some oils I feel have fruity qualities:

galangal -- bright, fruity, sharp

calamus -- deeper, with smooth fruity notes

davana -- again, bright and fruity, smoother than galangal

kokila -- cinnamon and menthol notes over mellow apple

litsea cubeba -- fresh, lemony, full-bodied

osmanthus -- oddly enough, this smells EXACTLY like the cherry-scented

red marker I used to have

roman chamomile -- crisp, flowery apple

tagetes -- smooth, mellow, floral fruit

I have not tried the peach tree leaf absolute, but I would also be

interested in hearing about it. Good luck!

Rose

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>

> Greetings to all,

>

> I am in search of a variety of fruity notes, and had a few questions

> for those in the know.

>

> What (and where) are some fruit notes that I can find for natural

> perfumery? I would love to find the scents of apricot, peach,

> raspberry, lychee, and more, if at all possible.

>

> As for peach tree leaf absolute - for those of you who have tried

> this, does this actually smell like peaches?

>

> Many thanks in advance!

> Jan

>

Hello Jan,

I have recently started experimenting with NATURAL FRUIT AROMAS AND

EXTRACTS which I find from a reputable Norwegian supplier based in

Scotland- the link is www.aromantic.co.uk and for the fruit extracts

and aromas, go to http://tinyurl.com/37uh59

I have received natural fruit extracts of coconut, mango, pineapple,

raspberry and strawberry and I am having the fun of my life creating

fantasy perfumes! I have recently made a fragrance based on

strawberry and ginger (and other essential oils) and the result is

astonishing... Everyone loves it! The blend of ginger and strawberry

is just yummy. I also tried a blend of coconut and fennel (all these

blends inspired from cooking of course!) and it is just superb...The

fruit extracts are all natural and they do smell like the original

fruit. They are all blended in food grade alcohol. However, Aromantic

does not have peach.

I can only recommend that you try. Some of the fruit extracts such as

pineapple are more difficult to work with. Most of these aromas blend

well with water and water based products. However, the smell still

comes out and all you need to do if it stays at the bottom is to

filter.

I hope it does help and I am curious to hear about your feedback if

you order.

Isabelle

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> I am in search of a variety of fruity notes, and had a few questions

> for those in the know.

>

> What (and where) are some fruit notes that I can find for natural

> perfumery? I would love to find the scents of apricot, peach,

> raspberry, lychee, and more, if at all possible.

I'm experimenting with tincturing dried lychees (from the local

Chinese supermarket) at the moment. Sickly sweet but yummy - very

girly! Much like prunes are to plums, or raisins are to grapes. At the

moment I have it in mind for a top note in dilution. I'm thinking of

pairing it with osmanthus...

> As for peach tree leaf absolute - for those of you who have tried

> this, does this actually smell like peaches?

I'd be interested in comments on this too. I've heard it's a bit

different from peach itself. Does anyone have the one from Sunrose

Aromatics?

Abbie

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>

>

> I think of calamus as on the spicy/fruity edge. Blue chamomile also

has a

> very present fruity characteristic as well as Cape Chamomile (most

likely

> all chamomiles), and I'd add cinnamon berry, marigold concrete,

helichrysum,

> oleander absolute, saw palmetto CO2, cognac . . . You can also coax

fruity

> notes with vanilla absolute and honey absolute, as well as beeswax

absolute

> . . . And the fabulous blue lotus absolutes has a fruity aspect, as

well,

> although it's not the major odor characteristic.

Yeah, it's the oddest thing. It's been a challenge working with

osmanthus because all I can think of when I smell it is cherry

markers=) I guess maybe my perfume journey started with that

collection of markers... Does anyone else remember when they were all

the rage? Green apple was my favorite.

I just picked up freeze-dried pineapples, bananas, kiwis, mangoes,

papayas, peaches, and peas today at whole foods... I'm actually most

interested in how the peas turn out as a tincture. Fresh sugar snaps

are my favorite! I'll let y'all know what comes of it.

Rose

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<Greetings to all,

I am in search of a variety of fruity notes, and had a few questions

for those in the know.

What (and where) are some fruit notes that I can find for natural

perfumery? I would love to find the scents of apricot, peach,

raspberry, lychee, and more, if at all possible.

As for peach tree leaf absolute - for those of you who have tried

this, does this actually smell like peaches?

Many thanks in advance!

Jan>

All of the others mentioned are good(except Davana IMO-it just ends up

smelling like an ash tray!)

Roman Chamomile-Apple-like, also a bit like banana bread, but fades to a

haylike note

Black and Green Tea absolutes smell quite fruity to me

Cognac-primarily wine-like, but certainly has fruity notes, like green apples,

pears and grapes

Atlas and Himalyan Cedar-the top notes on these really remind me of

cherries(at least in the samples I got from Eden Botanicals, another brand I got

has a sweet,evergreen-needle top note) and that fades to a balsamic, woody,

well, cedarlike note! I also think of Indian incense when I smell these.

Ylang Ylang xtra-to me has a banana-like aspect to it

Osmanthus-to me the actual flower smells more fruity than the absolute-like

apricots with a touch of stawberry. However, the abs does get a bit of that,

but to me smells a bit more ambery, and also really reminds me of kalamata

olives!!

Black Currant Bud absolute-be really careful with this one, but used VERY

carefully adds a tart, fruitskin note. Great in a passionfruit-like blend.

Litsea Cubeba-primarily smells like lemon, but on the drydown reminds me of

Fruit Loops or Trix!

Bitter Almond-to me this is SOOOO fruity, like cherries, but the oil is

problematic to get, as well as potentially toxic. Although I've heard that in

order for it to be sold, it must have the toxic elements removed, but you still

have to fill out paperwork to get it. You could use the natural almond extracts

that you can get in the baking section, I do, and THAT is safe to eat-so....

I am one of those members experimenting with the freeze-dried fruit from Just

Tomatoes. I've tried pineapple and blackberries so far and I've loved the

results. I've also picked up some raspberries and mangoes but I haven't had a

chance to tincture them yet(I just recently moved). The blackberry seems to be

a base note-who knew? I figured any fruit would be a top note or a heart note.

Oh, a word of warning-the most difficult thing about tincturing these fruits is

not eating them all before you tinture them!! LOL

Cucumber and melon hydrosols were mentioned. I have had them and they are

wonderful. There is also a kiwi hydrosol as well(haven't experienced that one

yet). I got them from Liberty Natural.

P.S. A bit of advice. When making fruity blends dont ignore the citrus

entirely-they definitly ad an important aspect to the overall " fruityness " of a

blend. Try orange essence or clementine-yum!

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[Guest guest]

I tried it with

> raspberries and strawberries (out of my husband's breakfast cereal=),

> and the results have been incredible!

I'd be careful with the dried fruits from cereals. I've lately gotten

some granolas with dried fruit -- most notably dried apples and dried

raspberries. After eating the cereal (which seemed to have an

uncommonly strong fruit flavor) I set the bowl aside while finishing

my tea. What I found was that the smell of the fruit was lingeringly

in an unnatural way. Then it became overpowering and nearly

sickening. Which led me to conclude that flavoring chemicals were

used to enhance the flavor of the fruit. And the packages said

" natural flavors " on the ingredients list. Which we all know can mean

perfume and flavoring chemicals that aren't essential oils or other

natural additives. I won't be eating either of those again... I

think they were from Trader Joe's, or had some kind of label that made

them look like they were " natural " Oh, and another one was (of all

things) made by Starbuck's. Yep, the coffee people. For shame.

I'd be more inclined to tincture the stuff made by Just Tomatoes.

Those folks don't add stuff. It's just what it says it is.

As for what smells fruity that is non-citrus, another thing to try is

sea buckthorn total CO2 (mine's from Eden). Very fruity, with almost

a grape-like note to it. Also a faint hint of wine. But the grape

part is definitely the fruit, not tied to the wine note.

Cheers!

Andrine

[Guest guest]

>

> Someone in this group mentioned tincturing freeze-dried fruits and

> veggies (the Just Tomatoes brand, specifically). I tried it with

> raspberries and strawberries (out of my husband's breakfast cereal=),

> and the results have been incredible! I used 190 proof grape alcohol

> from alchemical solutions -- this way, it blends very nicely with

most

Do you think this process would be possible with oil too, or strictly

the 190 proof alchohol?

Peace,

[Guest guest]

" .....Anyone think of others?? "

How about Lavender Seville Absolute (blueberry overtones to my nose),

Calendula, Fir Needle Absolute, Alaia Flower Absolute, and both Red Tea and

Green Tea

Absolutes?