Musk

Petalia

Note Profile

Natural 37 perfumes

About

Petalia has a bright, dewy floral scent with pronounced notes of peony and rose, underscored by a fresh, slightly fruity nuance that evokes lychee. It is often used to add a modern, airy, and youthful character to floral accords in perfumery.

Scent Profile

Petalia is a synthetic floral note with a radiant, dewy character reminiscent of peony and rose petals. It features a fresh, subtly fruity nuance that evokes lychee, lending a soft, airy sweetness that remains luminous as it dries down. The scent is modern and transparent, with a clean, uplifting floralcy.

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Origin

Petalia is a proprietary captive molecule developed by Givaudan through chemical synthesis. It does not occur in nature but is designed to mimic and enhance the natural scent of peony and other fresh florals. Its use allows perfumers to achieve effects not possible with natural extracts alone.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ Petalia primarily in the heart of floral compositions to impart brightness and a contemporary, youthful lift. It blends well with rose, peony, lychee, and other fresh florals, as well as soft musks and light woods. Its role is to add volume, freshness, and a modern signature to feminine and unisex fragrances.