I've only had a few pineapple incenses. They tend to be fresh and uplifting, though a little simple, so they don't hold my attention or provide meaningful rewards. But I think they are nice for a change now and again. Essential oils can be made from pineapple skin, and is used as a way of dealing with pineapple waste, though tends to be three times more expensive than a fragrance oil made up to produce the pineapple smell, so it is highly likely than most pineapple incense, including this one, uses synthetics or natural alternatives to essential pineapple oil.
The scent on the stick is fresh and lively and juicy sweet - it does convey the essence of pineapple with few off notes. There's a touch of creamy sandalwood which grounds the fragrance and provides contrast, and there are some pungent civet notes here and there which give it power and interest. The room is left with a creamy, woody sort of pineapple fragrance. Softly pleasant, and the most attractive and satisfying pineapple incense I've yet encountered.
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Huh, that's quite cool.
ReplyDeleteI thought pinapple fragrance could only be synthetic. TIL!
When researching I read comments on forums from people who said things like "I wouldn't trust any dealer who is selling pineapple essential oil", and "There are no essential oils of pineapple, strawberry, apple, etc. Those fruits do not produce any essential oils. Any company claiming to be selling those labelled as essential oils is ripping you off. They are fragrance oils. Before you start your body care business, you need to properly educate yourself on your ingredients and regulations." So you were not alone in thinking that. It seems to be a widespread belief. But when there are essential oils on sale, and there are scientific documents explaining the differing ways of making essential oil from pineapple, then I tend to lean toward the science rather than the word of mouth.
Deletehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6535152/