Guava

Guava is native to Central and South America, with major production in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and India. The fruit's essence is typically extracted through cold-pressing of the fruit or steam distillation of its leaves and fruit, capturing its vibrant aromatic compounds.

Guava has been cultivated for centuries in tropical regions, with significant cultural importance in Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian cuisines. In traditional medicine, it has been used for its nutritional and potential healing properties. In perfumery, it represents the growing trend of incorporating exotic and tropical fruit notes to create more adventurous and global fragrance profiles.

Guava's aroma is primarily composed of terpenes and esters, including compounds like guaiol and psidial. These molecular structures contribute to its complex, sweet, and slightly musky scent profile, with notable volatile organic compounds that create its distinctive tropical fragrance.