Collection: Cascarilla Fragrances

The cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical tree native to northeastern Brazil, now cultivated widely across sub-Saharan Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. Its curved seed — what we know as the cashew nut — is encased in a caustic shell and harvested from the base of the cashew apple. The nut's aromatic character is rich, buttery, and gently sweet, with a mild roasted quality and a tropical creaminess that sets it apart from earthier nuts like walnut or the more intensely flavoured almond.

As a fragrance note, cashew contributes a smooth, indulgent richness that bridges the gap between gourmand and tropical fruity accords. Its buttery sweetness deepens and softens more volatile top notes, and it works particularly well with coconut, vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, and warm musks. In perfumery, cashew is used to add a luxuriant, edible warmth without the sharper anisic character of almond or the heavier sweetness of hazelnut — making it a sophisticated gourmand choice for both feminine and unisex compositions.

Fragrenza's cashew collection showcases the note's creamy, tropical allure in a range of inspired dupes. If you're drawn to the smooth, luscious quality of cashew in fine fragrance, our carefully crafted compositions offer the richness you're looking for — at prices that make luxurious everyday wear entirely possible.