DMBCA / Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinol Acetate Aroma Chemical | Fruity, Floral & Fresh Note

Product Name

DMBCA – Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinol Acetate / D.M.B.C. Acetate

CAS No.: 151-05-3

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Medium–High
🌸 Note: Heart / Base

Description

DMBCA, short for Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinol Acetate, is a versatile fruity-floral aroma chemical with a soft, sweet and elegant character. Its odor profile combines floral, fruity, fresh, sweet and slightly woody facets, making it useful for creating smooth and well-rounded fragrance compositions.

DMBCA is particularly valued for its ability to provide a soft fruity-floral body without becoming overly heavy. It can contribute a subtle plum-like and dried-fruit nuance while supporting floral materials in the heart of a perfume.

In perfumery, DMBCA is widely useful in floral, fruity, rose, violet, oriental and modern fine-fragrance compositions. It can help connect bright fruity top notes with richer floral and woody base materials.

Odor Profile

• Fruity

• Floral

• Sweet

• Fresh

• Plum-like

• Soft

• Slightly woody

• Warm

• Elegant

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–5.00%

• High-impact accords: 5.00–15.00%

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

Works Well With

• D.M.B.C.B.

• Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinol

• Beta Ionone

• Alpha Ionone

• Methyl Ionone

• Cis Jasmone

• Hedione

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Rose materials

• Violet materials

• Jasmine materials

• Plum materials

• Raspberry materials

• Benzyl Acetate

• Vanillin

• Patchouli

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Floral Fragrances

• Fruity Fragrances

• Fruity-Floral Accords

• Rose Accords

• Violet Accords

• Jasmine Accords

• Plum Accords

• Oriental Fragrances

• Chypre Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

DMBCA is excellent for adding a soft, sweet and fruity-floral body to a fragrance. Pair it with D.M.B.C.B. for a richer fruity effect, or combine it with Beta Ionone and Violet materials for a sophisticated fruity-violet accord. Rose and Jasmine materials can bring out its floral character, while Patchouli and Vanillin can add warmth and depth.