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Notes

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Groups

Melon

Description
A melon is any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae with sweet, edible, and fleshy fruit. It can also specifically refer to Cucumis melo, commonly known as the true melon or simply melon. The term melon can apply to both the plant and its fruit.
Odor Profile
A fresh and sweet fruity aquatic note, usually attributed to Calone, a popular lab synthetic popularized in the 1990s.