Character
The Story of Peanut
Peanut delivers a creamy, nutty aroma that adds depth and warmth to modern fragrance blends, bridging gourmand and woody families with a familiar, comforting scent.
Heritage
Peanut cultivation began in South America over 3,500 years ago, but the nut's aromatic potential entered Western perfumery only in the late 20th century. Early experiments in the 1970s used peanut oil as a base for experimental gourmand scents in niche houses. By the 1990s, solvent‑extracted peanut absolute appeared in mainstream compositions, offering a natural alternative to synthetic nut notes. The ingredient gained popularity as consumers sought familiar, edible aromas in luxury fragrances. Today, perfumers cite peanut as a bridge between edible and abstract notes, using it to ground sweet accords with a tactile, warm edge.
At a Glance
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India
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Solvent extraction
Roasted seed kernels
Did You Know
"A single kilogram of roasted peanuts can yield enough absolute to scent roughly 150 milliliters of perfume, making it a surprisingly efficient natural ingredient."