Benzyl Acetate
Note Profile
About
Benzyl acetate is a classic floral-fruity aroma chemical used widely in perfumery, especially for jasmine-style accords. It is also found naturally in flowers such as jasmine, ylang-ylang, gardenia, and hyacinth.
Scent Profile
It smells sweet, airy, and floral with a clear jasmine impression, supported by pear, banana, and soft apple-like fruitiness. The odor is bright and diffusive rather than dense, and it reads as a white-floral building block more than a standalone fruit note.
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Origin
Benzyl acetate is an ester formed from benzyl alcohol and acetic acid. In perfumery it is used both as a synthetic ingredient and as a naturally occurring component isolated in small amounts from floral materials such as jasmine and ylang-ylang.
Usage in Perfumery
Perfumers use benzyl acetate as a key material in jasmine, gardenia, muguet, and other white-floral accords. It usually sits in the heart, where it adds lift, sweetness, and a smooth floral-fruity bridge to more indolic or creamy materials.
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