Hexyl Benzoate Aroma Chemical | Soft Floral & Balsamic Fragrance Note

Product Name

Hexyl Benzoate

CAS No.: 6789-88-4

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: High

🌸 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Hexyl Benzoate is an aromatic ester with a soft, smooth and mildly floral character. It has subtle balsamic and fruity nuances and is valued in fragrance formulations for its ability to add body and roundness without introducing an overly dominant odor.

In perfumery, Hexyl Benzoate is useful as a supporting material in floral, fruity, balsamic and woody compositions. Its relatively low volatility can contribute to the persistence of fragrance accords and help smooth the transition between heart and base materials. It is particularly useful in compositions where a soft, rounded and elegant background is desired.

Odor Profile

• Soft

• Floral

• Balsamic

• Mildly fruity

• Sweet

• Smooth

• Warm

• Slightly woody

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.5–1%

• General use: 1–10%

• High-impact accords: 10–20%

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

Works Well With

• Benzyl Benzoate

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Phenethyl Acetate

• Hedione

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Vanillin

• Sandalwood Materials

• Floral Oils

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Candles

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Floral Accords

• Balsamic Accords

• Woody Accords

• Fruity-Floral Fragrances

• Perfume Bases

• Fixative Blends

Perfumers' Tip

Hexyl Benzoate is useful when you need a smooth, soft and long-lasting supporting base. Combine it with floral materials such as Geraniol and Phenethyl Alcohol to add body, or use it alongside woody and balsamic ingredients for a rounded and persistent drydown.