Character
The Story of Pink grape
Pink grape brings a luminous, sun-kissed brightness to fragrance compositions. This citrus note captures the tender moment when pink flesh meets golden rind, delivering a fresh yet subtly sweet aroma that energizes top notes and lifts heart compositions.
Heritage
Pink grapefruit emerged in the 18th century as a natural hybrid between pomelo and sweet orange in Barbados. For over a century, growers cultivated only white-fleshed varieties. The pink-fleshed mutation appeared in the early 20th century, quickly gaining commercial popularity for its visual appeal and slightly sweeter taste. Florida citrus growers became the primary producers of pink grapefruit by mid-century, and perfumers began incorporating the zest essence shortly after cold-press extraction became standard for citrus materials. The note gained prominence in fine fragrance during the 1980s as consumers embraced bright, clean scent profiles.
At a Glance
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United States
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Cold-press extraction
Fruit peel
Did You Know
"A single pink grapefruit peel yields enough aromatic compounds to influence the character of an entire fragrance bottle."
Pyramid Presence