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Bitter almond
GourmandFound in 10 fragrances
Nutty, sweet, and slightly cherry-like with a distinctive marzipan quality. Bitter almond contains benzaldehyde, which gives it its characteristic aroma that bridges nutty and fruity.
Origin: Mediterranean, Middle East
👃 Smells Like
Marzipan, cherry, nutty with a distinctive sweet-bitter quality
🧪 Role in Perfumery
Adds a sophisticated gourmand quality. The cherry-almond character is key in many oriental fragrances.
🤝 Pairs Well With
7
As Top Note
3
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Bitter almond
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
2008Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OrientalExtraitMen
AED 2018
★★★★
Bitter Almond · Saffron
Portfolio Royale Stallion
2019Al Haramain
AromaticParfumMen
AED 103
★★★★
Heliotrope · Cumin · Bergamot
Guidance 46
2024Amouage
OrientalExtraitUnisex
AED 1028
★★★★
Rose Water · Pear · Hazelnut · Bitter Almond
Mémoire d'une Odeur
2019Gucci
AromaticParfumUnisex
AED 312
★★★★
Chamomile · Bitter Almond
Pegasus Exclusif
2020Parfums de Marly
OrientalParfumMen
AED 1248
★★★★
Cardamom · Heliotrope · Pink Pepper · Bergamot
Lost Cherry
2018Tom Ford
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 1358
★★★★
Bitter Almond · Black Cherry · Cherry Liqueur
Vanilla Sex
2023Tom Ford
GourmandParfumUnisex
AED 1358
★★★★
Bitter Almond
Pegasus
2011Parfums de Marly
OrientalParfumMen
AED 954
★★★½★
Heliotrope · Cumin · Bergamot
Good Girl Elixir
2024Carolina Herrera
OrientalParfumWomen
AED 367
★★★½★
Black Cherry · Bitter Almond
Good Girl Blush
2023Carolina Herrera
FloralEDPWomen
AED 330
★★★★
Bergamot · Bitter Almond