Synthetics
Neryl acetate smells like a fresh, floral citrus with a white rose-like aroma.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997): Floral, rosy, sweet, soapy, citrus, grapefruit and fruity with a tropical nuance
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982): Floral rose soapy citrus dewy pear
Pell Wall Perfumes: Sweet, floral-rose, fresh, fruity-raspberry
According to arctander: “this ester finds use in perfume compositions, when cost allows for it, for neroli, jasmin, floral and fruity fragrance types. lt costs several times more than geranyl acetate, but has much more sweet and fruity power. unfortunately, there are poorer grades of nerylacetate on the market containing significant amounts of geranylacetate which conceals the true olfactory effect of the title ester.”