Nerolidol Aroma Chemical | Floral Woody & Fresh Note

Product Name

Nerolidol

CAS No.: 7212-44-4*

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: High

🌸 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Nerolidol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol valued in perfumery for its soft, fresh and floral character. Its odor profile can show green, woody, floral and slightly citrus-like facets, creating a smooth and natural impression. Nerolidol occurs in several essential oils and is particularly associated with materials such as neroli, jasmine, tea tree and citronella.

In fragrance construction, Nerolidol is useful as a soft floral-woody modifier that can add naturalness and body to a composition. Its gentle character makes it suitable for floral, woody, citrus and green fragrances, where it can help connect lighter heart notes with deeper base materials. It can also contribute to the smooth, fresh quality of natural-style fragrance accords.

Nerolidol is available in different stereoisomeric forms, including trans-Nerolidol and cis-Nerolidol, and their odor profiles can differ. Therefore, the exact character of the material supplied should be considered when formulating.

Odor Profile

• Soft floral

• Green

• Woody

• Fresh

• Slightly citrusy

• Herbal

• Sweet

• Natural

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–3.00%

• High-impact accords: 3.00–8.00%

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

Works Well With

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Nerol

• Farnesol

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Hedione

• Bergamot Oil

• Jasmine materials

• Sandalwood materials

• Cedarwood

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Soap

• Body Care

• Shampoos

• Home Fragrance

• Floral Accords

• Woody Accords

• Green Accords

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Fresh Floral Fragrances

Perfumers' Tip

Nerolidol is particularly useful when you want to add a soft, natural floral-woody texture without introducing a dominant odor. Combine it with Linalool, Geraniol or Jasmine materials for a natural floral effect, or use it with sandalwood and cedarwood to create a smoother woody heart and base. Evaluate the specific Nerolidol isomer separately, as cis and trans forms can behave differently in a formula.