Family: Fresh
Character: sparkling · soapy · airy
Pyramid position: Top note
Intensity: Moderate

Aldehydes

Aldehydes are a group of aroma molecules widely used in perfumery to create bright, sparkling, and slightly soapy scent effects. They often add a fresh, airy, and sometimes waxy or citrus-like character to fragrances. Aldehydes are especially known for enhancing diffusion and giving perfumes a clean, radiant, and elegant impression.

Chemistry and Molecular Structure

Aldehydes are organic compounds characterized by the –CHO functional group, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to oxygen and single-bonded to hydrogen. In perfumery, common examples include aliphatic aldehydes such as C-10, C-11, and C-12. Their relatively small and volatile molecular structures allow them to evaporate quickly, producing bright, diffusive scent effects.

Fragrances with Aldehydes

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