Floral

Geraniol

Note Profile

Synthetic

About

Geraniol has a fresh, sweet, rosy-floral scent with mild hints of citrus and green nuances. It is a central ingredient in the aroma of rose oil and is also present in palmarosa and citronella oils. In perfumery, it imparts a clean, lively, and uplifting floral tone, often enhancing blends with its pure and radiant quality.

Scent Profile

Geraniol presents a sweet, rosy floral aroma with subtle hints of citrus and green freshness. Its scent is reminiscent of freshly cut roses and geranium leaves, with a light, airy quality that can evolve to reveal gentle fruity undertones. The note is smooth and transparent, contributing a naturalistic floral brightness.

Citrus 10%

Floral 70%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

Origin

Geraniol is a naturally occurring monoterpenoid alcohol found in essential oils of plants such as rose, geranium, palmarosa, and citronella. It is typically obtained through steam distillation of these botanical sources or produced synthetically for use in perfumery. The compound is widely available due to its abundance in several aromatic plants.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use geraniol primarily as a heart note to impart a fresh, rosy character and to round out floral accords, especially in rose and peony compositions. It blends well with other floral, citrus, and green notes, and is also used to soften or enhance fruity and aldehydic fragrances. Geraniol serves both as a key building block in floral bouquets and as a modifier in a variety of fragrance families.

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