AC
Citronellal
Aroma Chemicals
Citronellal
Citronellal has a fresh, citrusy-green, floral-herbal scent, lacking the sweetness and fruitiness of citral, and evoking a more refined impression of citronella oil.
Aroma ChemicalTopCAS: 106-23-0
Odor Strength
High ,Recommend Smelling In A 10.00 % Solution Or Less
Odor Type
Citrus
Lemon
Functional Profile
How perfumers typically use Citronellal in their compositions.
Accent
4 formulas
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Modulate
3 formulas
0.2%0.2%0.2%
Enhance
2 formulas
2.0%2.0%2.0%
Support
1 formulas
2.0%2.0%2.0%
Common Formula Contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where Citronellal appears most often.
Fresh Citrus
3 formulas
0.2%1.4%2.0%
Floral Bouquet
2 formulas
0.0%0.1%0.1%
TGSC Descriptions
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989): Sweet, floral rosy waxy and citrus green
Luebke, William tgsc, (1984): Sweet dry floral herbal waxy aldehydic citrus
Other Descriptions
Citronellal
Moellhausen: Fresh, citrus, floreal
PerfumersWorld: Fresh citrusy-green fruity-floral-herb
Blends with - citrus-notes
img: perfumersworldEssential Specs
Odor Type:
Citrus
CAS #:
106-23-0
Odor Strength:
High
Pyramid:
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