Synthetic

Acetyl Furan

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Acetyl furan has a warm, sweet, and nutty aroma with distinct facets of caramel, toasted bread, and a subtle maple-like undertone. Its scent is gourmand and slightly woody, evolving to reveal faint smoky and spicy nuances as it dries down. The note is often described as evoking the aroma of freshly baked goods or roasted nuts.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 45%

Warm 50%

Woody 0%

Earthy 20%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Acetyl furan is a synthetic compound produced through chemical synthesis, typically derived from furan derivatives. It does not occur in significant quantities in nature but can be found in trace amounts in some cooked foods due to Maillard reactions.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use acetyl furan primarily as a specialty gourmand accent in heart or base notes, where it imparts warmth and depth. It blends well with vanilla, praline, woods, and amber, and is often used to enrich edible or toasted accords in both fine fragrance and functional perfumery.