Fragrance note · Fruits and nuts
Bitter Almond
Sweet marzipan and cherry kernels, with a sharp, slightly bitter edge.
You may know it from Marzipan
Where it comes from
Synthetic
Usually recreated with synthetic benzaldehyde rather than extracted from almonds.
Botanical name: Prunus amygdalus
Worth knowing
Real bitter almonds contain cyanide-forming compounds and are not the same as sweet eating almonds.
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Often paired with
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Well-known fragrances with Bitter Almond
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