Floral

Geraniol

Note Profile

Molecule 1 perfume

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.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Floral

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What this is made of

geraniol

Names this molecule

CAS 106-24-1

The note name IS the molecule - geraniol, CAS 106-24-1.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Geraniol products must list this name above a set concentration
Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

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Why that matters

A perfume that names Geraniol 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.

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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.