Phenyl Propyl Alcohol / PPA Aroma Chemical | Soft Floral, Rose, Balsamic & Honey Note

Product Name

Phenyl Propyl Alcohol / PPA

CAS No.: 122-97-4

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

Description

Phenyl Propyl Alcohol, commonly known as PPA, is a versatile floral aroma chemical valued for its soft, warm and elegant character. It offers a smooth combination of rose, floral, honeyed, balsamic and slightly woody facets.

PPA is particularly useful for building soft rose and floral accords, where it can add body and warmth while blending smoothly with other floral materials. Its character is less sharp than some brighter floral alcohols, making it useful for rounded and sophisticated compositions.

In perfumery, Phenyl Propyl Alcohol is widely used in rose, floral, honeyed, balsamic, fruity-floral and oriental compositions. It can also help bridge floral heart notes with warmer base materials.

Odor Profile

• Floral

• Rosy

• Soft

• Sweet

• Honeyed

• Balsamic

• Warm

• Slightly woody

• 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 perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Phenethyl Acetate

• Phenyl Ethyl Methyl Ether

• Phenyl Acetic Acid

• PEPA

• PEIB

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Nerol

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Hedione

• Hydroxy Citronellal

• Benzyl Acetate

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Rose materials

• Jasmine materials

• Honey materials

• Ylang Ylang

• Vanillin

• Benzoin

• Sandalwood

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Rose Fragrances

• Floral Fragrances

• Honeyed Floral Accords

• Powdery Fragrances

• Fruity-Floral Fragrances

• Balsamic Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrances

• Floral-Woody Accords

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

PPA is an excellent supporting material for a soft, warm and natural rose effect. Combine it with Phenethyl Alcohol, Geraniol and Citronellol for a rounded rose accord, or use it with Phenyl Acetic Acid to create a richer honeyed-floral character. Hedione adds diffusion, while Sandalwood and white musks provide a smooth and lasting finish.