Floral

Mahonial

Note Profile

Natural 29 perfumes

About

Mahonial has a fresh, dewy floral scent reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley and magnolia with a subtle green undertone. It adds a natural, radiant floralcy and airy lightness to compositions, often used to boost freshness and luminosity in modern fragrances.

Scent Profile

Mahonial has a fresh, luminous floral scent with pronounced lily-of-the-valley and magnolia facets, accompanied by a subtle green undertone. Its character is airy and dewy, imparting a sense of natural radiance and lightness. The note evolves with a persistent, clean floralcy that remains transparent and uplifting.

Citrus 0%

Floral 65%

Fruity 0%

Green 15%

Sweet 10%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 35%

Origin

Mahonial is a synthetic aroma molecule developed for perfumery to replicate and enhance the scent of lily-of-the-valley, which cannot be extracted naturally. It is produced through chemical synthesis in fragrance laboratories. Its creation allows perfumers to introduce a realistic muguet effect in compositions.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Mahonial primarily in the heart of floral and fresh fragrances to impart brightness and a naturalistic floral impression. It blends well with other floral notes, green accords, and citrus, and is often used to modernize classic floral bouquets. Its role is to add freshness, volume, and a clean, airy quality to the overall scent structure.