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    Pineapple Leaf fragrance note

    Pineapple leaf delivers a crisp, green‑fruit aroma that bridges tropical sweetness and fresh foliage, offering perfumers a vivid lift in bri…More

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    Fragrances featuring Pineapple Leaf

    29 Itabaia by Pierre Guillaume Paris
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    29 Itabaia

    Pierre Guillaume Paris

    Character

    The Story of Pineapple Leaf

    Pineapple leaf delivers a crisp, green‑fruit aroma that bridges tropical sweetness and fresh foliage, offering perfumers a vivid lift in bright, modern compositions.

    Heritage

    The scent of pineapple entered fine perfumery in the early 1970s when Jean Patou introduced Colony, a pioneering fragrance that placed pineapple as a top note alongside leather and oakmoss. Early formulas relied on synthetic aroma chemicals because natural leaf oil was scarce. By the late 1990s, researchers demonstrated that pineapple leaf extracts could be obtained via solvent extraction, providing a genuine green‑fruit facet. In the 2010s, niche houses revived the leaf note to meet consumer demand for authentic tropical accents, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to synthetic pineapple accords.

    At a Glance

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    Origin

    Philippines

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Solvent extraction (Soxhlet)

    Used Parts

    Fresh leaves

    Did You Know

    "A single kilogram of dried pineapple leaves can produce up to 20 ml of essential oil, turning agricultural waste into a valuable fragrance resource."

    Production

    How Pineapple Leaf Is Made

    Harvesters cut fresh pineapple leaves at peak maturity, typically six to eight months after planting. Workers rinse the foliage, then air‑dry it for 48 hours to reduce moisture. Dried blades are milled into a fine powder, which fills a Soxhlet extractor. Hexane circulates at 65 °C for 150 minutes, drawing soluble aromatics from the plant matrix. The process yields 1.96 % essential oil by weight, matching yields reported for pineapple peel. After extraction, the solvent evaporates under reduced pressure, leaving a clear, pale‑green liquid. The oil passes through activated charcoal to remove pigments, then rests in amber glass at 4 °C to preserve volatile notes.

    Provenance

    Philippines

    Philippines12.9°N, 121.8°E

    About Pineapple Leaf