Floral

Linalool

Note Profile

Synthetic

About

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.

Scent Profile

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.

Citrus 10%

Floral 55%

Fruity 0%

Green 5%

Sweet 10%

Warm 0%

Woody 10%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 35%

Origin

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.

Usage 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.

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