Notes Atlas/Passionfruit
Sweet · 279 fragrances
Passionfruit.
279
Fragrances
1979
Earliest use in catalog
top
Typical position · 74%
Sweet
Reads as
Passionfruit, a vibrant and tropical note, infuses fragrances with an irresistible sweetness that captures the essence of sun-soaked landscapes.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of passionfruit-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
The Story
Passionfruit in perfumery.
Passionfruit, native to South America, brings a lush, fruity aroma with hints of tartness and a rich, jammy depth. Its scent is reminiscent of ripe fruits bursting with juice, offering a fresh yet complex olfactory experience that evokes warm, sunny days.
In perfumery, passionfruit often occupies the heart or top notes, providing a sweet and fruity contrast to woody, musky, or floral elements. It pairs particularly well with musk, vanilla, amber, bergamot, sandalwood, and rose, creating compositions that are both fresh and warm, tropical yet sophisticated.
Today, passionfruit can be found in notable fragrances like La Nuit Trésor by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, which features a satin black rose on its bottle, and Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff. These perfumes highlight the trend of incorporating tropical notes to add depth and warmth, making passionfruit an essential element in modern fragrance creations.