Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal
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Adds beautiful lift and radiance to any floral blend.
Indispensable floral enhancer for sophisticated compositions.
Creates authentic lily of the valley with unmatched clarity.
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Synonyms: Cyclosia, Laurinal Classification: Base Note[i]
Hydroxycitronellal (since 1905) in its most radiant form is Cyclosia® (which we also stock) but its cost puts it far out of budget for most perfumery projects. On the other hand, BASF produces a spectacular quality at a price that fits most budgets. Luxury fragrance houses frequently use the BASF version while Cyclosia® is relegated to speciality use as a showpiece in much the same way as we now use other treasures such as Rhodinol isolated from Bourbon Geranium and Geraniol ex Palmarosa.
Today, Hydroxycitronellal remains one of the few elegant lily of the valley aldehydes that can be used in fairly generous amounts (up to 2.1% of the finished perfume) whilst retaining IFRA 51 compliance.
Discovered around the same time as the orris / violet chemical Iralia, Hydroxycitronellal formed a substantial part of the midcentury masterpiece Muguet des Bois, the lily of the valley perfume and then base created by Henri Robert for Coty.
- IFRA 51
- 2.1% in finished product (Cat. 4)
- Odour Family
- Floral
- Appearance
- Colourless liquid
- Longevity
- Lasts > 200 hours on a smelling strip.
- INCI Name
- HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
- IUPAC Name
- 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
Hydroxycitronellal has a sweet, delicate floral aroma with a distinctive lily of the valley (muguet) character, complemented by subtle lilac nuances and light melon-like fruity undertones.
Essential for creating realistic lily of the valley, lilac, and other "mute flower" accords; adds fresh floral character to soaps, personal care products and fine fragrances.
Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for Ventos, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: 2.1%
IFRA 49: 2.1%
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Usage in Perfumery
Hydroxycitronellal appears in 37% of the perfumes we have analysed, at a median of 0.7% of the concentrate.
- Odour
- Floral, sweet, green, muguet, lily
- Family
- Floral
- Common dilutions
- 10%, 50%
- Substantivity
- > 200 hours on a smelling strip
Free formulasSanta Maria Novella Caprifoglio, Réplique, Pumpkin Spice, Champs Élysées, Arethusa, Timbuktu, Arpège, Cuir Cannage, Nomenclature Adr-ett, Golden Seraglio, Derby 1985, Body Shop White Musk (1981), Patou Pour Homme, Creed Royal Oud, Clive Christian 1872 Men, The One EDP
GCMS analysesReve dor (6.24%), Replique Raphael (4.14%), Rogue Bon Monsieur (3.22%), Shocking (2.68%), Body Shop Al Sabah (1.66%), Rogue Vetifleur (1.64%), Dior Miss dior Vintage (1.33%), Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance (1.21%), Dior Fahrenheit (1.2%), Chanel Boy (1.15%), Juliette has a gun Lady Vengeance (1.09%), Detchema Revillon (1.05%), Pour Lui Oscar De La Renta (1.01%), Pierre Guillaume Drama Nuui (0.96%), Aramis (0.84%), Miglin 112 (0.772%), Clinique Aromatics Elixir (0.754%), 7753 (0.711%), Terre Dhermes (0.578%), Jules Dior (0.492%), Mitsouko (0.46%), Guerlain Heritage (0.45%), Boadicea Valiant (0.37%), Coty Chypre (0.29%), Homage Attar Amouage (0.258%), Polo Green (0.23%), Rogue Jasmin Antique (0.2%), Nishane Nefs (0.14%), Malle Synthetic Jungle (0.14%), Chanel Pour Monsieur (0.13%), Kemi Magic Blending Jabir (0.102%), Sora Dora Mallow (0.07%), Dior Diorella Vintage (0.04%), Old Spice (0.03%), Roja Chypre Extraordinaire (0.016%), Dior Rosewood Oud (0.01%)
Creative FormulasNaxos (0.1–10%), 1 Million Elixir, 1 Million Privé, Acqua Viva, Antaeus, Aoud Lagoon, Aoud Velvet, Arabian Wood, Bad Boy, Bvlg. Pour Homme, Café Rosé, Cedro di Taormina, Chance EDP, Code Absolu Gold, Code Parfum, Code, Colonia Ebano, Costa Azzurra Acqua, Cuir de Russie, D. Homme Eau for Men, Daisy, Do Son EDT, Drakkar Noir, Eau Rose EDT, Eau S. Extreme 2010, Electric Cherry, Envy For Men, Fahrenheit Le Parfum, Gabrielle Essence, Green Irish Tweed, Idôle, Instant Crush, Iris 39, J'Adore EDP, Joy, L.12.12. Blanc, L'air du Désert Marocain, La Femme L'Eau, Love in White, Mandarino Di Amalfi Acqua, Men Privé, Metallique, Miss D. Absolutely Blooming, Miss D. Rose N'Roses, Myrrhe Mystère, N°5 Parfum, Neroli Portofino Forte, Noir Anthracite, Noir Extreme, Noir Pour Femme, P. Green, Peony & Blush Suede, Rosa Nobile, Rose Of No Man's Land, Rouge Malachite, Royal Princess Oud, Soleil Neige, Supreme Cashmere, Terre Eau Intense Vetiver, TF for Men, The One for Women EDT, Tuxedo, Ultra Male, Vanille Fatale, Velvet Orchid, L'eau De Issey (< 0.1%), Aqva Pour Homme, Blanche, L'Eau d'I. Noir Ambré, Opus V Woods Symphony, Tubereuse 40, Y Elixir
Also known by 29 other names
Cyclosia; Laurinal; 3,7-; citronellal hydrate; citronellal, 7-hydroxy-; citronellaldehyde; cyclosia base (Firmenich); dihydrocitronellal; dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctanal; hidroxycitronellal; hidroxycitronellal A; hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl octan-1-al; hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl octanal; hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanol; hydroxy-citronellal HMS citriodora 01; hydroxy-citronellal HMS citronnelle 03; hydroxycitronellal FCC; laurinal (Takasago); lily aldehyde; muguet synthetic; muguettine principe; muguettine principle; musuet synthetic; octanal, 3,7-dimethyl-7-hydroxy-; octanal, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-; oxdihydrocitronellal; oxy; 3,7-Dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctanal; Citronellal, hydroxy-
Statistics drawn from over 10,000 formulas including published GCMS analyses, commercial and demonstration formulas. References to third-party perfumes, brand names and trade marks are solely for identification and comparison. Formulas not made, supplied, licensed, authorised, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer or trade mark owner.
Demonstration Formulas
Explore real-world examples showcasing the versatility and applications of our premium products. See the complete index.
1000 Reimagined — A Floral Aldehyde
Amouage Gold Men — A Musk Scent
Santa Maria Novella Caprifoglio — A Cologne
Champs Élysées — A Feminine Fragrance
Pumpkin Spice — A Spice Accord
Blend Five 711328 — Floral Aldehyde
Aramisia 274753 — Masculine Chypre
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Hydroxycitronellal