Aroma ChemicalGreenTop note
(Z)-6-Nonenal.
Delivers an intensely fresh, cucumber-melon character with pronounced green, waxy facets and subtle woody-floral nuances reminiscent of orris and violet leaf.
CAS Registry
2277-19-2
Odor Strength
Very_high
Pyramid
Top
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995)“Green cucumber and melon with a woody orris-type nuance”
Luebke, William tgsc, (2003)“Green cucumber melon cantaloupe honeydew waxy vegetable orris violet leaf”
FCI SAS“Very diffusive melon like odor, slightly metallic”
Synerzine“Powerful fresh citrus, cucumber, melon”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use (Z)-6-Nonenal — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Accent
5 formulas
Support
2 formulas
Build
1 formula
Modulate
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where (Z)-6-Nonenal appears most often.
Complex Composition
5 formulas
Floral Bouquet
1 formula
