ALDEHYDE C10 (DECYL ALDEHYDE) – aldehydic, citrus and floral note with hints of mandarin peel, gardenia petals and waxy cream

A strong and pungent aldehydic citrus fragrance reminiscent of mandarin peel, with floral and fatty nuances. It adds brightness to gardenia; it is a good modifier that enhances floral notes. An extremely important component in perfumery, this fatty aldehyde is used in floral blends such as rose, jasmine, and iris, in aldehydic bouquets, and in citrus fragrances, where it enhances their strength and diffusion. It is fixed with methyl cinnamate. It pairs perfectly with citrus notes, neroli, rose, jasmine, violet, acacia, and other notes. It also pairs well with linalool and similar alcohols, cyclamal, and other floral aldehydes, and mixes pleasantly with common aliphatic aldehydes. When heavily diluted, it has a refreshing effect similar to citrus peel.

The odor of this aldehyde is pleasant only at concentrations significantly below 5 parts per million. Consumer products typically contain much less than 5 parts per million of this aldehyde.

It is widely used in perfume compositions, although always in small percentages, generally less than 1% of the overall base or formulation. Naturally occurring, clearly marked aldehyde bases may contain much higher amounts of aldehyde.