Note Profile
Linalool has a clean, soft, and slightly sweet floral scent with hints of lavender and a gentle citrus undertone. It imparts a fresh, airy, and uplifting quality to fragrances, often evoking the aroma of blooming flowers and contributing to the naturalness of floral accords. Linalool is widely used in perfumery for its versatility and its ability to enhance both floral and fresh fragrance compositions.
Linalool presents a fresh, sweet, and subtly floral aroma with gentle woody and citrus nuances. Its scent is reminiscent of lavender, offering a clean and airy character that remains soft and unobtrusive. As it evolves, linalool maintains its brightness while blending smoothly with other notes.
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CAS 78-70-6
The note name IS the molecule - linalool, CAS 78-70-6.
These are facts about the substance, not about any perfume with this note.
A perfume that names Linalool 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.
Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in the essential oils of many flowers and spice plants, especially lavender, coriander, and rosewood. It is typically obtained through steam distillation of these botanicals or produced synthetically for use in perfumery.
Perfumers use linalool primarily as a heart note to impart a gentle floral freshness and to soften sharper elements in a blend. It is commonly paired with other floral, citrus, and green notes, and serves as a versatile modifier in both feminine and unisex fragrances.
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Linalool appears prominently.
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