Carambola (Star Fruit)
Carambola, also known as star fruit, is a fresh and tropical fragrance note with a juicy, slightly tangy scent profile that carries subtle floral and green undertones. Its aroma is bright, crisp, and exotic, adding a playful and vibrant quality to perfumes. Carambola imparts a fruity, tropical character and is often used as a top or middle note to bring freshness and uniqueness to fragrance compositions. It pairs beautifully with citrus, floral, and aquatic notes, contributing to fragrances that are modern, light-hearted, and full of tropical allure.
History & Production: Native to Southeast Asia, carambola has a distinctive star shape when sliced and is celebrated for its sweet and tangy flavor. In perfumery, the scent of carambola is typically recreated using synthetic molecules to capture its crisp, fruity aroma, as the fruit itself does not yield an essential oil. Carambola is valued for its ability to add a fresh, tropical depth that enhances the brightness and exotic appeal of fragrances, evoking a sense of sunny, tropical landscapes.