PLANTAIN

Plantain is a distinctive tropical fruit note inspired by the starchy fruit of plantain cultivars belonging to the genus Musa, particularly when ripe or cooked. Its scent is warm, fruity, and softly starchy, blending nuances of ripe banana, green peel, cooked fruit, creamy starch, caramelized sugar, and subtle earthy undertones. Unlike conventional banana notes, Plantain combines restrained fruit sweetness with vegetal and cooked facets, creating an aroma that feels textured and unusual. Used primarily as a heart note, it adds tropical warmth, creamy density, and culinary gourmand character to fruity, woody, gourmand, and experimental fragrances.

History & Production: Plantain is represented through a constructed accord, using banana esters, green materials, lactones, starchy accords, caramelized facets, and subtle earthy notes. Depending on the desired effect, the accord may evoke fresh green plantain or sweet fried plantain. It pairs beautifully with coconut, rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, coffee, woods, and amber, creating a warm tropical gourmand signature—the scent of ripe plantain turning golden with heat, creamy, softly caramelized, and deeply comforting.