Maltol Aroma Chemical | Sweet Caramel Gourmand Note

Product Name

Maltol

CAS No.: 118-71-8

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner

⏳ Lasting: High

🌸 Note: Base

Description

Maltol is a classic gourmand aroma chemical recognized for its intensely sweet, caramel-like character. It has distinctive cotton candy, burnt sugar, jammy fruity and baked-bread nuances, giving fragrances a warm, edible and comforting quality. Maltol occurs naturally in materials associated with roasting and baking and is also widely used as a flavoring ingredient.

In perfumery, Maltol is particularly valuable for building and sweetening gourmand compositions. It can create impressions of caramel, spun sugar, confectionery, baked goods and fruity sweetness, while also helping round out harsh or dry aspects of a formula. Its strong odor profile means that relatively small amounts can have a noticeable effect, making it useful as both a character material and an accord modifier.

Odor Profile

• Sweet

• Caramellic

• Cotton candy

• Burnt sugar

• Jammy fruity

• Baked bread

• Butterscotch-like

• Warm gourmand

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–5.00%

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

Works Well With

• Vanillin

• Ethyl Vanillin

• Ethyl Maltol

• Coumarin

• Benzyl Benzoate

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Tonka Bean materials

• Patchouli

• Sandalwood materials

• Fruity esters

• Coffee accords

• Cocoa accords

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Soap

• Body Care

• Candles

• Home Fragrance

• Incense

• Gourmand Accords

• Caramel & Confectionery Accords

Perfumers' Tip

Maltol is highly impactful, so begin with a small amount when creating gourmand accords. Pair it with Vanillin or Ethyl Vanillin for richer confectionery effects, or combine it with fruity materials to create jammy, caramelized nuances. It can also soften dry woody or earthy compositions by adding warmth and sweetness.