Quince

Quince is an ancient fruit with a unique, complex aroma that is both fruity and floral. The raw fruit has a tart, astringent quality, but as it ripens, quince develops a beautiful, honeyed sweetness with notes of apple, pear, rose, and a subtle tropical warmth.

Quince has been cultivated since antiquity and was believed by some scholars to be the true forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. In perfumery, quince brings a sophisticated fruitiness that is more complex and interesting than common fruits.

It has a rosy, slightly wine-like quality with a warm, golden richness that feels autumnal and elegant. Quince works beautifully in fruity-floral, oriental, and autumn fragrances where its unique character stands out.

It pairs well with rose, apple, pear, warm spices, honey, and amber. Quince is not as commonly used as other fruits in mainstream perfumery, which gives it a distinctive, niche quality.

The note appeals to those who appreciate unusual, culturally rich ingredients with stories that span thousands of years of human civilization.