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.
From 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
6 formulas
Modulate
2 formulas
Support
2 formulas
Build
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where (Z)-6-Nonenal appears most often.
Complex Composition
5 formulas
Fresh Citrus
1 formula
Floral Bouquet
1 formula
