Hydroxy Citronellal / Cyclosia Aroma Chemical | Muguet, Floral & Fresh Note

Product Name

Hydroxy Citronellal / Cyclosia (Firmenich)

CAS No.: 107-75-5

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

Description

Hydroxy Citronellal is a classic and widely used muguet-type aroma chemical known for its soft, fresh and elegant floral character. It provides a recognizable lily-of-the-valley impression, combined with sweet, clean and slightly citrusy nuances.

In perfumery, Hydroxy Citronellal is one of the traditional building blocks for creating muguet and fresh floral accords. It adds floral body and a smooth, natural-feeling freshness to the heart of a composition.

Its versatile character also makes it useful in rose, jasmine, green-floral, fresh and floral-musky compositions. It can help connect brighter citrus or green top notes with softer floral and musky base materials.

Odor Profile

• Muguet

• Floral

• Fresh

• Sweet

• Clean

• Green

• Slightly citrusy

• Soft

• Powdery

• 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 general formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Hedione

• Hedione HC

• Floropal

• Floral / Neoflorol

• Dimethyl Phenyl Ethyl Carbinol

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Benzyl Acetate

• Rose materials

• Jasmine materials

• Ylang Ylang

• Green leaf materials

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Muguet Fragrances

• Lily-of-the-Valley Accords

• Floral Fragrances

• Fresh Floral Accords

• Green-Floral Fragrances

• Rose Accords

• Jasmine Accords

• Floral-Musky Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Hydroxy Citronellal is an excellent starting point for a classic lily-of-the-valley accord. Combine it with Hedione and Floropal for greater floral radiance and diffusion, or add Geraniol and Citronellol for a soft rosy-floral effect. Green materials can emphasize its fresh character, while white musks provide a clean and lasting finish.