Peach has long been appreciated for its unique, delicate characteristics, sweet smell with a hint of acidity, and extraordinary taste. It was not until the 19th century that peaches began to be used for commercial purposes. China is still the largest producer of this delicious fruit, but neither Italy nor California lags behind. Since the time of the early Arab perfumers, the flesh of peach kernels was used in scents and ointments. Originally a native of China, peaches made their way to Europe after Alexander the Great conquered the Persians and brought back a botanical trophy, Prunus persica, then known as the 'Persian apple'. Soft, fuzzy, sensual peach. No wonder perfumers love it: peach almost gives the same velvety texture to a fragrance that you get from stroking the ripe fruit itself.
Natural or Synthetic?
Peach essential oil is not commercially available due to the difficulty in extracting it from the peach fruit, necessitating the synthetic replication of its scent. Synthetic versions are created using aroma chemicals like gamma-undecalactone, which provides a creamy, fruity peach-like aroma. This synthetic approach ensures consistent quality and supply, offering a practical and cost-effective alternative to natural extraction.
Fragrance Families Peach Most Commonly Found In
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