RED APPLE

Red apple in perfume evokes the juicy bite of the fruit. It is a sensory description, not the name of a single apple variety or a promise that the formula contains juice. The word red gives the fruit theme a particular image, but does not by itself establish how sweet, tart or strong the fragrance will be.

Jo Malone London uses red apple in Peony & Blush Suede, setting its juicy character among peony, jasmine and rose with a soft suede effect. This offers a useful example of apple bringing fruit into a floral composition without turning the whole scent into a dessert. When browsing, look at whether flowers, woods or sweeter notes frame the apple. Its setting tells you more than the colour alone, and the note does not require a fixed position in every fragrance.