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    Pittosporum blossom fragrance note

    Pittosporum blossom offers a crisp, green aroma with a whisper of citrus and gardenia, delivering a fresh lift that brightens both floral an…More

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    Fragrances featuring Pittosporum blossom

    Belara by Mary Kay – Eau de Parfum
    Best Seller
    3.6

    Belara

    Mary Kay

    Eau de Parfum

    Character

    The Story of Pittosporum blossom

    Pittosporum blossom offers a crisp, green aroma with a whisper of citrus and gardenia, delivering a fresh lift that brightens both floral and woody compositions.

    Heritage

    Pittosporum tobira, known as Tobera in Japan, has long adorned temple gardens along the Pacific coast. Early Japanese texts describe its blossoms as a gentle perfume used in seasonal incense rituals. In the late 1800s, botanists introduced the shrub to Europe, where horticultural societies praised its scent. The first Western perfume featuring Pittosporum appeared in 1925, marking the note's entry into modern fragrance houses. Over the decades, niche perfumers have revisited the blossom for its ability to add a clean, verdant edge to compositions, often pairing it with citrus or white florals to evoke a sunrise over a coastal garden.

    At a Glance

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    Origin

    Japan

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Solvent extraction

    Used Parts

    Flower petals

    Did You Know

    "The tiny white flowers of Pittosporum tobira open at dawn and close by mid‑day, a rhythm that perfumers capture to preserve their fleeting freshness."

    Production

    How Pittosporum blossom Is Made

    Harvesters clip the blossoms at first light, when volatile oils peak. The petals travel to a temperature‑controlled lab where a low‑pressure solvent extraction isolates the fragrant compounds. A food‑grade hexane bath draws out the aromatic molecules, then the solvent evaporates under vacuum, leaving a viscous absolute. Some houses prefer supercritical CO2, which preserves the green nuances without residual solvent. The final product is filtered through fine mesh, then stored in amber glass to shield it from light and oxidation. Throughout, technicians monitor temperature and pressure to keep the delicate green facets intact, ensuring each batch reflects the garden‑fresh character of the original flower.

    Provenance

    Japan

    Japan35.7°N, 139.7°E

    About Pittosporum blossom