Floral

Linalyl Acetate

Note Profile

Molecule

About

Linalyl Acetate has a soft, sweet, and fruity floral scent, reminiscent of fresh lavender with hints of bergamot and a slight citrusy undertone. It imparts a light, clean, and uplifting quality to fragrances, adding freshness and a delicate floral nuance. This ingredient is key to the characteristic scent of lavender and is often used to create gentle, soothing accords.

Scent Profile

Linalyl acetate is a soft, sweet lavender-bergamot freshness: a clean herbal body with a floral heart, a green edge and a pronounced fruity pear nuance. A zesty citrus brightness sits over it, the same ester that makes up a third of bergamot oil. It fades to a faint woody drydown with a slightly waxy undertone, airy to the end and never sharp or powdery.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Fresh & Citrus, Floral

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

(+)-linalyl acetate

Names this molecule

CAS 51685-40-6

The note is generic and our row is the (+) enantiomer specifically. Same molecule, one stereochemistry stated.

How the layers join

Origin

Linalyl acetate is a naturally occurring ester found primarily in lavender oil, but also in bergamot and petitgrain. It is commonly obtained by fractional distillation of essential oils or produced synthetically for use in perfumery. The compound is valued for its purity and consistency when isolated or synthesized.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use linalyl acetate mainly as a heart note to impart freshness and a gentle floral nuance, especially in lavender, fougère, and citrus compositions. It blends well with other floral, citrus, and herbal materials, enhancing the brightness and softness of accords. Its presence is essential for creating classic lavender and cologne structures.