Note Profile
Benzaldehyde has a distinctive sweet, almond-like aroma with subtle cherry and marzipan facets. In perfumery, it is used to create gourmand, nutty, and fruity accords, adding warmth and an edible quality to fragrances. Its scent closely resembles bitter almonds and is often associated with confectionery and baked goods.
Benzaldehyde smells sweet and nutty, close to bitter almonds, with a marzipan and cherry-kernel edge rather than fresh fruit. The opening has a faintly medicinal, almost solvent-like sharpness before it settles. Within minutes it rounds into a warm, powdery marzipan, and over time it turns faintly spicy and creamy.
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CAS 100-52-7
The note name IS the molecule - benzaldehyde, CAS 100-52-7.
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A perfume that names Benzaldehyde can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.
Benzaldehyde occurs naturally in bitter almonds, apricot kernels, and certain stone fruits, but in perfumery it is most commonly produced synthetically via oxidation of toluene or extraction from natural sources. The synthetic version ensures purity and consistency for use in fragrance compositions.
Perfumers use benzaldehyde primarily in heart and base notes to impart a gourmand, nutty, or fruity character. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, heliotrope, and cherry notes, and is often used to construct almond or marzipan accords. Its warmth and sweetness enhance both oriental and gourmand fragrance families.
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