Seriguela
Seriguela is a tropical fruit from Brazil's northeastern regions, prized for its bright, tangy aroma that captures the essence of sun-drenched orchards. Its extract brings a refreshing, exotic character to fragrance compositions.
Character
How it smells
Brazil's tropical treasure in your fragrance.
Seriguela trees can produce fruit within just three years of planting, making them a rapidly rewarding crop for farmers.
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Origin
Brazil
Seriguela (Spondia mombin) has grown wild across northeastern Brazil for centuries, where indigenous communities valued both its fruit and medicinal properties long before European colonization. The tree belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, which includes cashew and mango, and traditional use concentrated on its fruit for consumption and its bark for various preparations.
Brazilian folk medicine employed seriguela for digestive and anti-inflammatory purposes. The fruit's aromatic potential went largely unexplored by the fragrance industry until recent decades, when growing interest in regional Brazilian ingredients prompted perfumers to investigate its scent profile for fine fragrance applications.
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Fragrances featuring Seriguela
Good to know
Questions, answered
The essentials on Seriguela in perfumery: how it smells, where it comes from, and how it behaves on skin.
What does seriguela smell like in a fragrance?
Seriguela delivers a bright, tropical scent with tangy fruity notes reminiscent of a blend between mango and citrus, balanced with subtle sweetness.
Is seriguela a natural or synthetic ingredient?
Seriguela extract used in perfumery is typically derived from the natural fruit through solvent extraction, though availability remains limited.
Which fragrance families commonly use seriguela?
Tropical and fruity fragrance families most commonly incorporate seriguela, often appearing in summer fragrances and fresh unisex compositions.
Does seriguela have any traditional uses beyond perfumery?
Traditional Brazilian medicine used seriguela bark and fruit for digestive support and anti-inflammatory applications for centuries.
How sustainable is seriguela sourcing?
Seriguela grows well in semi-arid northeastern Brazil without intensive irrigation, supporting sustainable wild-harvesting programs.
What extraction method captures seriguela's aroma best?
Solvent extraction best preserves seriguela's fruity esters and volatile aromatic compounds from the ripe fruit pulp.
Is seriguela related to other perfumery ingredients?
Seriguela belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, sharing botanical relations with cashew and mango, which also appear in perfumery.
How rare is seriguela in commercial fragrances?
Seriguela remains an uncommon ingredient in commercial fragrances, appearing primarily in artisanal and niche Brazilian or tropical-themed scents.
