Citronellol Aroma Chemical | Rose Floral Ingredient | Core Aroma

Product Name

Citronellol

CAS No.: 106-22-9

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner

⏳ Lasting: Medium

🌸 Note: Heart

Description

Citronellol is a classic floral aroma chemical with a soft, fresh and distinctly rosy character. Its odor combines the impression of rose petals with clean, slightly citrusy, sweet and green nuances. It is one of the important materials used by perfumers when creating realistic rose effects and can provide a smooth floral character without making a composition excessively heavy.

In fragrance construction, Citronellol is particularly valuable for building rose and floral accords, while also supporting fresh, citrus and clean compositions. It can add body to the floral heart and help connect bright citrus top notes with softer floral materials. Citronellol works especially well alongside Geraniol and Nerol for constructing naturalistic rose effects, while combinations with citrus oils and fresh materials can produce clean, uplifting fragrances.

Odor Profile

• Rosy

• Fresh

• Floral

• Soft

• Sweet

• Slightly citrusy

• Green

• Clean

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.1–0.5%

• General use: 0.5–5%

• High-impact accords: 5–15%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Geraniol

• Nerol

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Phenethyl Acetate

• Rose Oxide

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Citral

• Citronellal

• Bergamot Oil

• Rose materials

• Jasmine materials

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Candles

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Rose Accords

• Floral Accords

Perfumers' Tip

Citronellol is an excellent foundation for a rose accord. Combine it with Geraniol and Phenethyl Alcohol for a fuller rose character, or add a small amount of Citronellal or Citral when you want a fresher, more sparkling floral effect.