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Bitter almond
GourmandFound in 17 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
12
As Top Note
5
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Bitter almond
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
2008Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OrientalExtraitUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Almond · Saffron
Portfolio Royale Stallion
2019Al Haramain
AromaticParfumMen
★★★★
Heliotrope · Cumin · Bergamot
Guidance 46
2024Amouage
OrientalExtraitUnisex
★★★★
Rose Water · Pear · Hazelnut · Bitter Almond
Mémoire d'une Odeur
2019Gucci
AromaticParfumUnisex
★★★★
Chamomile · Bitter Almond
Fucking Fabulous
2017Tom Ford
WoodyParfumUnisex
★★★★
Lavender · Clary Sage
Pegasus Exclusif
2020Parfums de Marly
OrientalParfumMen
★★★★
Cardamom · Heliotrope · Pink Pepper · Bergamot
Lost Cherry
2018Tom Ford
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Almond · Black Cherry · Cherry Liqueur
Vanilla Sex
2023Tom Ford
GourmandParfumUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Almond
Tonka Impériale
2020Guerlain
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★★★
Bitter Almond · Rosemary · Bergamot
Black Cat
2020Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
Amber Oud Ruby Edition
2022Al Haramain
FruityEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Saffron · Bitter Almond
Pegasus
2011Parfums de Marly
OrientalParfumMen
★★★½★
Heliotrope · Cumin · Bergamot
Good Girl Elixir
2024Carolina Herrera
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Black Cherry · Bitter Almond
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait
2017Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OrientalExtraitUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Almond · Saffron
BR540 L'Extrait
2024Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OrientalExtraitUnisex
★★★½★
Saffron · Bitter Almond
Lost Cherry Type
2020Oil Perfumery
GourmandPerfume OilUnisex
★★★½★
Cherry · Bitter Almond
Good Girl Blush
2023Carolina Herrera
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Bergamot · Bitter Almond