Phenylethyl Alcohol / PEA Aroma Chemical | Rose, Floral & Honeyed Fragrance Note

Product Name

Phenylethyl Alcohol / PEA

CAS No.: 60-12-8

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

Description

Phenylethyl Alcohol, commonly known as PEA, is one of the most important and widely used floral aroma chemicals in perfumery. It has a soft, natural and elegant rose-like character, accompanied by fresh, honeyed, slightly sweet and mildly powdery facets.

PEA is especially valued for its ability to create a natural rose effect while adding softness and volume to floral compositions. It is also an excellent blending material because of its smooth character and compatibility with a wide range of fragrance ingredients.

In perfumery, Phenylethyl Alcohol is extensively used in rose, floral, fresh, fruity-floral and natural-style fragrances. It is also commonly used in soaps, shampoos and personal-care products.

Odor Profile

• Rosy

• Floral

• Soft

• Fresh

• Honeyed

• Sweet

• Slightly powdery

• Mildly woody

• Clean

• Natural

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 1.00–5.00%

• General use: 5.00–20.00%

• High-impact accords: 20.00–40.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Nerol

• Phenyl Propyl Alcohol

• Phenethyl Acetate

• Phenyl Acetic Acid

• Phenyl Ethyl Methyl Ether

• PEPA

• PEIB

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Hedione

• Hydroxy Citronellal

• Benzyl Acetate

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Rose materials

• Jasmine materials

• Ylang Ylang

• Orange Blossom

• Vanillin

• Benzoin

• Sandalwood

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Rose Fragrances

• Floral Fragrances

• Fresh Fragrances

• Fruity-Floral Fragrances

• Rose Bases

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Floral-Woody Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

PEA is a must-have material for learning and building rose accords. Combine it with Geraniol and Citronellol for a classic rose profile, or add Nerol for extra freshness and naturalness. Hedione can increase floral diffusion, while Phenyl Acetic Acid introduces a honeyed nuance. Sandalwood and white musks can give the finished accord a smooth, elegant drydown.