Floral

Mahonial

Note Profile

Molecule 45 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.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Floral, Green & Aromatic

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

What this is made of

Mahonial names no single substance

Names this molecule

A Givaudan muguet aldehyde we do not hold as a material. The material that would realise this note is Mahonial; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.

How the layers join

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.