Synthetics
Palmitic acid has a faint, waxy odor that is reminiscent of olive oil or palm oil.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001): Low heavy waxy, with a creamy, candle waxy nuance
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989): Slightly waxy fatty
Bedoukian Research: A faint oily aroma
Can be used as a fatty note in various applications.