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    Pistachio CO2 fragrance note

    Pistachio CO2 captures the true pistachio's warm, buttery nuance, delivering a refined nutty note that anchors modern compositions with subt…More

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    Fragrances featuring Pistachio CO2

    Tropic Delight by Lost Tribe – EDP
    Best Seller
    4.7

    Tropic Delight

    Lost Tribe

    EDP

    Character

    The Story of Pistachio CO2

    Pistachio CO2 captures the true pistachio's warm, buttery nuance, delivering a refined nutty note that anchors modern compositions with subtle green freshness.

    Heritage

    Pistachio has traveled from ancient orchards to modern perfume labs. Early Persian chemists distilled nut oils to flavor cosmetics, marking one of the first recorded uses of pistachio aroma in personal care. By the 19th century, European perfumers began experimenting with pistachio tinctures, but the volatile profile proved difficult to capture with traditional steam distillation. The advent of supercritical CO₂ extraction in the late 20th century opened a new chapter, allowing artisans to isolate the nut's subtle buttery notes without degradation. Today, pistachio CO₂ extracts appear in niche fragrances that seek a warm, natural nutty accent, honoring the ingredient's long‑standing reputation for richness and depth.

    At a Glance

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    Origin

    Iran

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Supercritical CO2 extraction

    Used Parts

    Dried kernels

    Did You Know

    "Supercritical CO₂ extraction preserves pistachio's delicate lactones, allowing perfumers to hear the nut's buttery whisper without the bitterness of raw kernels."

    Production

    How Pistachio CO2 Is Made

    Harvesters collect ripe pistachio kernels from Pistacia vera trees, then dry them to a low moisture level. Technicians load the dried kernels into a sealed extraction vessel. They raise carbon dioxide above its critical temperature and pressure, turning it into a supercritical fluid that behaves like both a gas and a liquid. The supercritical CO₂ sweeps through the kernels, dissolving aromatic compounds while leaving behind fats and proteins. The mixture passes into a separator where pressure drops, causing CO₂ to revert to gas and release the captured fragrance. The gas is filtered and recycled, leaving a pure, solvent‑free pistachio CO₂ extract. This method avoids heat damage, retains volatile lactones, and yields a clear amber liquid ready for blending. The process uses minimal energy and produces no hazardous waste, aligning with sustainable fragrance production standards.

    Provenance

    Iran

    Iran32.0°N, 53.0°E

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