Note Profile
Isoeugenol
Eugenol has a distinctive spicy, warm, and sweet scent reminiscent of cloves, with subtle hints of cinnamon and a touch of smokiness. It adds depth and piquancy to fragrances, often used to evoke spicy, oriental, or carnation-like accords. Its aroma is both comforting and invigorating, making it a popular ingredient in both classic and modern perfumery.
Eugenol presents a spicy, warm, and sweet aroma closely associated with cloves, with the floral edge PubChem records in its three-word odour line. At impact it is dry, sharp and phenolic - the smell of the dentist's chair, a medicinal bite like dental cement - though less smoky than guaiacol. That medicinal sharpness fades faster on skin than on paper. The note then settles into a powdery, sweet-vanillic warmth that lingers for days.
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CAS 97-53-0
The note name IS the molecule - eugenol, CAS 97-53-0.
These are facts about the substance, not about any perfume with this note.
A perfume that names Eugenol 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.
Eugenol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound primarily extracted from clove buds (Syzygium aromaticum) by steam distillation. It is also found in smaller quantities in cinnamon leaf oil, nutmeg, and basil. Synthetic eugenol is widely produced for use in perfumery and flavoring.
Perfumers use eugenol mainly as a heart note to build spicy, oriental, and carnation accords, often blending it with floral, woody, or amber materials. It provides depth and complexity, and is a key component in recreating the scent of carnations and certain classic spicy florals. Its use is regulated due to potential allergenic properties, so concentrations are carefully controlled.
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